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Looking for an electric toothbrush your patients can be as excited about as you are? Brushing isn't exactly glamorous or exciting to most patients, so it can be difficult to instill in them the importance of proper technique and tools. What's more, many patients are deterred by the high cost and bulkiness of dentist-recommended electric brushes. Quip products might just be the solution dentists and consumers have been searching for.

Technology 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 on the market. Continue below to read about this week's focus, drugs.

The imaging system is designed to open up 3D technology to all dentists.

Every practice owner knows that while social media marketing is a cost-saving benefit of the digital age, it isn't always easy. Dr. Annissa Holmes has a few Facebook strategies that have continued success in her own practice. Continue below to find out more about what you can do to win patients via social media.

The opioid crisis in the U.S. affects a diverse population. As doctors with the power to prescribe, dentists should be aware of the giveaways of a drug-addicted patient seeking opioid medications. Continue below for a Q&A with Dr. Dan McNeil, principal investigator for the West Virginia University arm of the Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia.

If you're paying your hygienists straight commission, are you also checking their periodontal charting? That's one of the first omissions when quantity takes precedence over quality in a straight commission arrangement. But it's not the only downside to this payment arrangement that has been gaining traction.

The project was developed as the first tamper-resistant, transparent and manipulation-proof platform.

Poor infection control actions in the dental office can affect your reputation and bottom line.

Dental therapy, the worst countries for oral health and a business-minded prosthodontist: These stories are among the most popular on our website this week. Catch up on what you missed while you were filling cavities.

A new report outlines how the sugar industry affected federal research on tooth decay in the early 1970s. That tops this week's news so far in the world of dentistry. Also making the list: digital dentistry, an ADA committee chair opening and a shortage of dentists in Arizona.

The new OmniOptic™ allows clinicians to select the optimal magnification power for specific procedures.

One doctor shares how focusing on the patient experience has helped his practice succeed.

How one scanner enables this busy lab to improve its scanning speed and efficiency.

Dental lasers have fully come into their own-but many dentists continue to balk at lasers. Here’s why bringing laser technology into your office can pay off-and help your patients.

Life is full of unexpected surprises, and unfortunately, death is one of them. Though you may not be ill or expect it to come, death does not cater to our plans. That's why it's important to make sure your assets are taken care of in the event something happens to you. Continue below for crucial estate planning tips.

Patients' busy lives often lead them to neglect to schedule regular dental visits. The American Dental Association hopes to change that with their new campaign, a digital effort to target more than 19 million potential patients and connect them with dentists. Continue below to find out more about the campaign,

The business side of dentistry can be a struggle to get a handle on for many practice owners, and when patients aren't flowing in, it can lead any dentist to self-doubt. What am I doing wrong? Why aren't my patients returning? Dr. Mike Abernathy, a veteran of dentistry, has a few pointers on how to fix your patient problems.

Speaking up about important issues and meeting with legislators can have a major impact on your patients’ oral health.

Speaking up about important issues and meeting with legislators can have a major impact on your patients’ oral health.

Why the latest improvements in dental waterline disinfection are so critical for dental practices.

A recent grant to Apple Tree Dental will provide treatment this year for 10 percent more children with special needs.

One lab owner explains how Amann Girrbach’s mills have increased his productivity.

The newest feature for the latest release of CS WinOMS v 9.0 practice management software is designed to create a smoother, faster workflow.

Researchers found that older women with a history of periodontal disease may be more at risk for site-specific cancers, including esophageal and gallbladder cancer.

Chicago-area prosthodontist Anthony LaVacca, D.M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.C.O.I., has built a successful practice by creating a full dental destination for his patients. But it's his undergraduate degree in accounting that has afforded him the business background to effectively grow his practice.

For type 2 diabetics, an increased risk of bone fracture comes with the territory of managing their illness. Researchers from NYU College of Dentistry have discovered a potential solution to preventing these fractures. Continue below to find out more information about the metabolite outlined in a new study.

While it's easy to be pessimistic these days, there are plenty of reasons for labs to welcome the future.

The new material reportedly allows dentists and labs to directly 3D print full denture solutions.EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, received FDA approval for its new E-Denture material for the 3D printing of lifelike dentures.