How to Master Time Management in Your Dental Practice
August 16th 2017Managing time is a skill that always has room for improvement. With all the modern distractions that pervade our daily lives, many of us need to retrain our brains to get the most out of our precious minutes. Dental blogger Shen Chao has a few tips that can get you started on the path to focus and organization.
The Best and Worst Places to Have a Baby
August 16th 2017After graduating dental school, finding a job, and getting financially established, you may be considering starting a family of your own. And while you probably expect to shell out some serious cash to raise a child, where you start your family can make a world of difference. Continue below for the key findings of WalletHub's latest research on the best and worst states to have a baby.
Prosthodontist Overcomes Gender Barriers to Become ACP President
August 15th 2017In 2016, Susan E. Brackett, D.D.S., M.S., F.A.C.P. became the third woman ever to earn the title of president of the American College of Prosthodontists. As a practicing prosthodontist who has been active in the ACP for several decades, Brackett has been recognized as a philanthropist raised to give back, a philosophy she espouses to aspiring young dentists.
Weekly Tech: Alternative Pain Management
August 15th 2017Technology is quickly transforming dentistry. From digital record-keeping to machines that seem straight out of a SciFi feature, the 21st century has gifted the medical industry some amazing devices. Dentists are especially proactive about adopting new technology in their practices, so DMD is bringing you a weekly spotlight on some of the best products and research on the market. Continue below to read about this week's focus, alternative pain management.
What Mighty MolarMan & Friends Can Teach Dentists About Digital Outreach
August 14th 2017Mightymolarman.com, created by a dentist and an animator, aims to create a better dental experience for pediatric patients through educational animated content. Using its growing social media presence as leverage to help dentists bring education and resources to those who need it most, the Mighty Molar Man team has become an inadvertent role model for practices looking to adapt to digital communication. Continue below to learn more.
Growing Gig Economy Presents Complex Wage Issues
August 14th 2017Small businesses are facing increasingly complex wage issues driven by a trend toward a gig economy, as well as care delivery that happens outside a practice's walls. Is a worker classified as a full-time employee or an independent contractor? The answer to that and other important wage-related questions can impact a practice's finances.
Tax Deferral and Guarantees Make Annuities a Compelling Way to Save for Retirement
August 11th 2017When it comes to retirement savings plans, even annual maximum contributions may not be enough to allow you to retire comfortably. Ken Nuss, CEO of AnnuityAdvantage, recommends annuities for the tools they come with. Continue below to learn how annuities can benefit you.
7 Absurd Things That Have Happened in Dental Offices
August 10th 2017Dental practices may not produce as many wild stories as the ER, but every so often, a unique patient comes right out of left field to make a dentist's day a little more interesting. We compiled a list of stories that demonstrate just how strange patients can be. Keep reading for stories that will make you scratch your head, and more importantly, laugh out loud.
6 Tips to Keep in Mind When Hiring a New Employee
August 10th 2017Hiring a new employee can be a costly and stressful experience. For dental practices, finding an applicant with the right balance of hard skills and customer service savvy is crucial. These tips from practice management expert Tim Twigg can make the process run smoothly.
Looking back to 2012: How far we’ve come
August 10th 2017Dental technology has evolved by leaps and bounds since 2012.We’ve come a long way since 2012 in popular culture. Music fans lost Whitney Houston; movie buffs cheered Katniss through the Hunger Games; dancers nailed “Gangnam Style”; sports fans got crushed by the NHL lockout; and daredevils watched in awe as Felix Baumgarnter leapt from a capsule nearly 24 miles over earth.
Travel Destinations for Nature Lovers
August 9th 2017Being in nature is shown to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system and improve your mood. So if you're looking for a last-minute summer trip, consider these seven destinations for a stress-reducing vacation. Continue below to find out DMD's top nature destination picks.
Recruitment Begins with a Resume
August 9th 2017Developing a hiring process that produces reliable, high-performing employees can seem complicated. Orthodontist and author Anne Marie Gorczyca has developed a system for finding the diamonds amongst the rough. Continue below to learn about her hiring flow.
5 questions you need to ask before buying an intraoral scanner
August 9th 2017Is it time to take the plunge on an intraoral scanner? Here are five things to consider before you buy.Not so long ago, some early adopters of intraoral scanners got beat up for stretching scanners beyond their capacity. Scanners had limited choices, limited materials and limited capabilities.