Have a Household Employee? Be Sure to Follow the Tax Rules
May 24th 2017Your babysitter or the person who mows your lawn the IRS might consider them to be household employees. That means you're on the hook to properly report and pay taxes relating to that employee. What follows are the factors the IRS looks at to determine whether someone is considered a household employee and if they are, what you may be responsible for.
ADA Teams Up with MD Anderson for Oral Cancer Prevention
May 24th 2017The American Dental Association and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are partnering to prevent oral cancer. The two groups will work to increase vaccination rates for HPV and promote smoking cessation efforts. Experts say there are more than 50,000 cases of cancer of the oral cavity and pharynx diagnosed each year.
Summer's Best Vacation Destinations
May 23rd 2017Find out which summer vacation destinations offer the most fun at the best prices. WalletHub's 2017 Best Summer Vacation Spots ranks 80 locales. Las Vegas comes in as the most cost-effective destination with the most opportunities for fun in the U.S. Use WalletHub's guide to plan your summer trip or to add another budget-friendly getaway.
Dentist Blends Science and Art to Have Best of Both Worlds
May 23rd 2017Music is therapeutic, and not just for patients. Sargon Lazarof, D.D.S., says at the end of a stressful day, there's nothing better than strumming his guitar and singing. It helped pay his way to an undergraduate degree, and now it's helping his patients.
New Teledentistry Solution Debuts for Dentists
May 23rd 2017MouthWatch has debuted its new teledentistry platform called TeleDent. The platform integrates with existing teledentistry systems or can operate on its own. The new system interfaces with the MouthWatch intraoral camera, allowing remote dentists to receive diagnostic images without breaching HIPAA compliance.
Long Weekends: Quickly Recharge with Spring, Summer Travel
May 22nd 2017More Americans plan to take long weekends this spring and summer, according to Travelzoo. Beach destinations are the most popular trips. Most plan to travel by car to destinations. Many will opt for planes or trains for destinations further away.
How to Get More Bang for Your Charitable Buck
May 22nd 2017The tax laws that regulate charitable deductions can make your head spin. As a result, many dentists aren't getting the full benefit of their charitable deductions, due to a lack of planning or understanding. Here is some advice about what you can do to make sure your chosen cause is receiving the maximum benefit of your gift.
The DMD Top 5 for the Week Ending May 20, 2017
May 22nd 2017Smartphone apps to make your next vacation easier, the rise of millennials in dentistry, tips on improving your business acumen and last-minute trip ideas for Memorial Day Weekend: These three stories are among the five most popular on our website this week. Catch up on what you might have missed while you were busy in the operatory.
Nevada Looks to Shake Up Online Dental Advertising
May 19th 2017A bill making its way through the Nevada legislature would hold dentists accountable for all online advertising they use specifically search engine optimization. Currently, all state dental advertising laws do not cover SEO. Under the bill, dentists could face suspension or revoked licenses if they break the law.
Waterparks: Make a Splash This Summer
May 19th 2017Even in summer, an indoor waterpark resort vacation makes sense. Indoor waterpark resorts, such as the Great Wolf Lodge franchise, are weatherproof and help you avoid sunburn, scorching heat or unseasonable cold. Here are some good options for you and the family this summer.