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A new impression material that might make the jump to digital dentistry a little less jarring. While more dentists are utilizing digital impressions in their offices and some are milling restorations on site, there are still many, like me, who prefer conventional impressions.

CALM is designed to address doctors' concerns over patient movement during a 3D scan.

A new study has discovered a link between the presence of a common periodontal pathogen and difficulty conceiving.

Most patients don’t keep up with their preventive visits, which is why it’s crucial that your recall system is rock solid.Patients may know they need their preventive dental appointments, but life and its circumstances often get in the way. So, how can you get your patients to keep their recall appointments?

It's a dentist's job to focus on oral hygiene. But increasingly, online threats demand dentists' attention to their data. What steps should dental practices take to better protect their customer data and their own internal systems?

More and more dog owners are bringing their four-legged pals along on trips. You and your pooch can enjoy the companionship of the road and new environments, but like any family journey, this one takes preparation. To ensure your road trip with your furry companion remains safe and enjoyable, follow the tips below.

Hygienists put their bodies through a lot of wear and tear on the job, but there are steps that can be taken to help prevent some of the damage. Here's what one hygienist thought dentists should know.

A look at some of the newest and most advanced dental lasers available.

A look at some of the newest and most advanced dental lasers available.

Greg Vigoren says that patients are his passion, and he has pioneered the use of digital magnification photography and lifetime cavity prevention for children. Now he is spreading the word on why basic X-rays are a thing of the past while learning everything he can get his hands on. Continue below to find out about this pioneering dental professional.

You have waited for the real summer deals to show up, and here they are. As part of Cyber Summer Travel Deals, 40 properties offers discounts on hotels and resorts in the U.S., Caribbean and Latin America, but only if you book within the 24-hour period starting June 21. Discounts can typically reach up to 50 percent off.

Success in business is often based more on whom you know rather than what you know. When building a successful referral-based dental practice, fostering relationships with those constituents, whether patients in a general practice or general dentists for a specialty practice, is key. Continue to know more about the specific strategies for building referrals.

Though selling your practice may be a long way away, PMA Practice Transitions president Matthew Scherer says putting of plans can hurt the value of your practice. To ease the transition and maintain or even increase the value of your practice, Scherer recommends developing a business or succession plan early on. At least several years prior to retirement is optimal, he said. Learn more about cash flow, managing overhead and examining fees below.

Those interested in using their clinical skills to serve populations in need don’t need to look far.

Proposed higher tariffs on imported medical devices may have a significant impact on the dental industry.

Everyone knows about the damage tobacco can cause to one's oral health, but according to a new study from Columbia University, the risks can extend to another habit. For frequent recreational marijuana users, the risk of gum disease is apparently present, a surprising discovery for the researchers. Users of marijuana in other forms are vulnerable as well. Continue below to learn more about the relationship between frequent marijuana use and periodontal disease.

This month, Colgate's Share More Smile More campaign is taking aim at the oral health of Hispanic communities within the U.S. Partnering again with the American Dental Association, Colgate has pledged to donate $1 to the Give Kids a Smile® program each time someone interacts with #TimetoSmile. Keep reading about the campaign and its goals below.

One hygienist’s take on the benefits of Hu-Friedy’s AIR-FLOW Handy 3.0 Premium, a handheld air polishing device.

Should your practice enter the world of EHR? You should consider these things before you take the plunge.

Should your practice enter the world of EHR? You should consider these things before you take the plunge.

Paying attention to detail is key when it comes to avoiding mishaps.

Looking at a new startup, LabWorthy, and how it wants to connect dentists and dental labs in a new way.

Digital Esthetics looks at some more of the just plain weird impressions from dentistry.

Digital Esthetics looks at some more of the just plain weird impressions from dentistry.

One dentist’s take on the benefits of VOCO’s Ionolux.

While science has yet to find a definitive cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder, recent studies suggest a connection between heavy metals like lead. Using baby teeth, researchers were recently able to assess metal concentrations in 32 pairs of twins, the results of which suggest exposure to heavy metals may be a directly associated with the development of ASD. Read on to learn more about how the researchers reached their conclusions.

The motors are said to combine power with easy-to-operate controls.

How the EnvisionTEC Vida has helped one lab stay ahead of the technology curve.

How to bring zirconia chairside with the CEREC SpeedFire Furnace.

Pulpdent’s Fred Berk tells DPR what sets this bioactive material apart from passive materials.