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How generating web traffic-and successfully converting that traffic into new patient leads-can have huge benefits for your practice.

Dr. Nick Conte outlines how to protect the floor of the proximal box during Class II restorations.

You could devote months of study to trying to master the workings of the market and you might not get anywhere. That’s because your study needs to focus on the investing factors you can control. The four factors include knowable risk, taxes, fees, and determining advisor conflicts. Here’s how to address all four to make sure you’re investing in the stock market soundly, and that your retirement is on the right path.

Women have made many gains in dentistry. Consider that in 1982, they made up 3 percent of all practicing dentists in the U.S. By 2014, 47 percent of dental students were female. And yet, a gender pay gap persists among dentists. New research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association aims to understand why.

About 60% of dental practices in the nation suffer from embezzlement. Embezzling thieves come in two varieties, the opportunistic and the brazen. It's the brazen thief who does the most damage. The best way to stop embezzlement is for the dentist to pay attention. The owner of Susan Gunn Solutions helps dentists better understand and protect their practices. Gunn will speak at the California Dental Association CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry meeting in San Francisco, Ca. from August 24-26 on procedures to stop embezzlement.

Clearing the fog of confusion surrounding this vital code.

Explore San Antonio with your kids and teens. The city features historic attractions, parks, the restaurant and shop lined River Walk plus SeaWorld San Antonio's critters and rollercoasters.

What's in your dental practice's supply closet? Where did those supplies come from? If you're like most dentists, you don't handle the supply-ordering process in your practice. You just sign the checks. Some well-intentioned staff member may be searching high and low to find you the best deal on your supplies. But are they ordering from reputable distributors? If not, those products might be coming from the black or gray market. Discounted dental goods come with a hidden cost: putting your patients and practice at risk. Here's how to protect yourself.

Structo, the Singapore-based 3D printer manufacture, has a new U.S. distribution partner. 4Qube Solutions recently announced that it will be carrying Structo's MSLA-equipped OrthoForm printer. Structo says this new technology allows for faster prints that don't come at the expense of accuracy.

For dentists nearing the end of their careers, the sale of their practice likely factors heavily into their retirement plans. But a few simple things may end up costing them thousands of dollars in their practice's resale value. Follow these seven steps to make sure that when it's time to sell, you're getting a fair price for the dental practice you've worked so hard to build.

Exploring the benefits of Ultradent’s Endo-Eze Genius Endodontic System.

The Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting arrives in Washington D.C. on May 5 and concludes on May 6. For doctors who are attending, Spring is an ideal time to visit the District. Temperatures tend to be tamer, and flowers and trees will be in full bloom. While you're in town, here's where you'll want to spend your time, including bars, restaurants and museums.

The California Dental Association CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry takes place in Anaheim, California, May 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center. This expansive convention will include industry speakers, more than 175 continuing education courses and more than 550 exhibiting companies. The home to Disneyland, the host city of Anaheim in Southern California offers numerous other excellent cultural, entertainment, and dining possibilities for dentists. The CDA president says dentists can grow both professionally and personally.

Joanne Rief, D.D.S., has been practicing dentistry for 31 years. But it never gets old, especially when it comes to returning smiles to her patients' faces. And it doesn't matter if she's treating patients in her Maryland office, or on the Galapagos Islands. Rief is a purpose-driven dentist who does not shy away from hard work.

The deeper, roomier cassette is designed for large and specialty instruments.

SAS and its 88 team members will become part of ACE Surgical Supply Co., Inc.

Practices are now taking advantage of all the technologies available to them.

Digital Esthetics takes a look at some of the latest data available to find out where the best states are to be a dental technician.

Scalene trigger points often fly under the radar of clinical treatment, but they can have serious consequences for dental professionals.

Digital Esthetics takes a look at some of the latest data available to find out where the best states are to be a dental technician.

Alaska dentist Seth Lookhart is facing 17 counts of fraud and ‘unlawful dental acts.’

Senior citizens with diminished physical or mental capacity are especially susceptible to financial fraud and abuse. You can be proactive and prevent theses from occurring by taking a few precautions. Furthermore, there are warning signs to watch out for to keep your loved ones safe.

If you've ever had someone answer your phone call and immediately place you on hold, you know how patients often feel: neglected, and overlooked. Don't overlook the value of the phone when it comes to recruiting new patients and retaining existing ones. It reinforces the human connection that people crave.

A dentist is accused of performing a tooth extraction while standing on a hoverboard and videotaping the stunt to share with his friends. A few travel websites have announced last-minute deals for summer vacationers. And taxpayers in these states aren't getting much in return of the money they pay. Find out what other stories were among our five most popular last week.

The pricing options are designed to give providers more flexibility.

Reminding your patients how much they truly benefit from a visit is important.

Your emotional connection with a patient can make or break a practice.

One dentist’s take on the A-dec Inspire cabinetry line.

The instrument is designed to address the shortcomings of traditional NiTi instrumentation.

As the world mourns the one-year anniversary of the pop icon's death, Physician on FIRE reminds us of an often-overlooked part of Prince's legacy: the financial advice contained in his lyrics. Yes, amid the Diamonds and Pearls are pearls of financial wisdom.