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Elon Musk is saying trips to the moon are in order for civilians. But it will set you back a few million dollars. The good news is you can have a moon-like experience right here on earth.Check out the Atacama Desert.

The Texas dental board has cleared Michael Melanson, D.M.D., of any wrongdoing in the death of 14-month-old Daisy Torress, who died while under anesthesia in the doctor's practice. A wrongful death lawsuit, filed by Daisy's parents, is still pending. In the lawsuit, the parents allege that Daisy was given treatment that was excessive and unnecessary, which ultimately led to her death.

Researchers investigated how the design of an implant affects the mouth.

Hygienists weigh in on rinse use-and what you should tell your patients.

How do you determine the perfect hotel? Is it all about the location? The cleanliness of the room? Or is free Wi-Fi more important to you? Hotels.com recently released how it makes the determination by mathematical calculation. The website draws on its customer reviews to help make the determination.

A poll of Dentist's Money Digest readers revealed that 77 percent of dentists held negative views of dental service organizations, saying that DSOs hurt dentistry. The news comes at a time when the business of dentistry is at a crossroads, with dentists having to choose between the traditional, small-business model of dentistry and the new, corporate approach of DSOs. DSO proponents say they allow dentists to worry less about the business side of running a practice and focus more on dentistry. Detractors say they are too profit-driven and do not have the patients' best interest at heart.

California legislators may soon overhaul its state-run dental program for low-income individuals and families. Two bills are making their way through the state legislature. One would expand the program, granting more access to residents. The other would increase dentists' reimbursement through program participation.

Being happy in your workplace is crucial to providing great care.

Creating a policy – and sticking to it – can help your dental office operate more smoothly.

Creating the right atmosphere can help patients feel more at ease.

We polled you, our readers, for your stories of the patients that will always stick out in your memory-for all the wrong reasons. From the infuriating to the disgusting, the bizarre to the absurd, your tales did not disappoint.

Creating a team culture starts with the leader.

Nutrition is essential when it comes to promoting good oral health for your patients.

Nutrition is essential when it comes to promoting good oral health for your patients. 

Dentists are well-positioned to help patients with obstructive sleep breathing, however, if they're thinking adding appliance-based therapy to their practices will create another profit center, they need to think again. Experts say effective sleep therapy happens when dentists commit themselves to being properly educated on the condition. It also requires collaboration with physicians, something that hasn't happened historically in dentistry.

Choosing the right ship for you makes a big difference in sailing the cruise of your dreams. Cruise Critic's 2017 Cruisers' Choice Awards ranked the Disney Dream as the best overall large cruise ship and the Viking Sea as the best overall small to mid-size ship. Find out how the other major cruise lines ranked.

What services are you getting in return for the state taxes that you pay? In its latest analysis, WalletHub looked at the return on investment taxpayers are getting in each state. Dentist's Money Digest® previously reported on the study, highlighting where the tax ROI is best. Unfortunately for residents in these states, this is where it's worst.

Preventing infection in your mouth is key to maintaining your overall health.

WalletHub, in its latest analysis, looked at what residents are getting in return for their state tax dollars. Criteria for evaluation included education, health and safety, among others. Here's how the top 10 states stack up.

Two brothers from the U.K. who grew tired of dealing with coffee stains on their teeth have developed a clear variety. This new coffee tastes like the real deal, with the duo comparing it to a strong cup of cold brew. In other dental news, another fluoride battle is raging in Virginia and Texas is looking to further regulate dental anesthesia.

Go to the beach for less. These three deals offer you more for your money at popular all-inclusive properties in Mexico, a luxury resort in Nevis and a trendy hotel in Miami's South Beach. But you need to act quickly. Each of these ideal summer vacation deals has an expiration date.

After several years of lower expectations, dentists once again are opening their checkbooks to make investments in overall practice health, according to a recently released survey from TD Bank. That's a reflection of the overall optimism dentists feel regarding revenue growth in the coming years. About two-thirds of respondents said they expect their practice revenue to grow in the near term.

U.S. dentists can now purchase BIOLASE's Waterlase Express. The new Waterlase Express is about a quarter of the size of the company's Waterlase iPlus system. New features include 4K HD animations that demonstrate each step of procedures and step-by-step protocols for periodontal and implant procedures.

Your IT service provider might be ripping you off, doctor. But it doesn't have to be like that. Steve McEvoy, CEO of MME Consulting, described four common IT rip-offs that he's seen hurt dentists, in his continuing education session, titled The Love/Hate Relationship with our Computers: Come Get Some Love, at the American Association of Orthodontists 2017 Annual Session on Saturday, April 21 in San Diego. For each of these four common rip-offs, there's a way to defend yourself. Here's how.

Armor Dental chose the American Association of Orthodontists 2017 Annual Session to launch its new product, Mouth-Mate. The company says Mouth-Mate will help orthodontic patients retract their cheeks and lips, helping them reach those hard-to-brush places. This will lead to fewer white spots and cavities, as well as plaque and biofilm reduction.

Saying the new rectangular wire will shorten treatment time and reduce forces applied to teeth, Smarter Alloys unveiled its new SmartArch VariTorque Archwire on Saturday, April 22 at the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in San Diego, California. The new wires, the company says, express the biomechanically optimized force at each tooth.

Yes, you read that right. An anchorage, Alaska dentist is accused of performing a tooth extraction while standing on a hoverboard. If you're going to do something like that, naturally, you would film it and share it with all your friends, as this dentist is accused of doing. The dentist also allegedly billed Medicaid for about $2 million in unnecessary sedation.

Lucky for beer aficionados who happen to be attending the AAO 2017 Annual Session, San Diego ranks among one of the leading U.S. destinations for craft beer. While you're in town for the conference, you'll want to make time to explore this craft brewing mecca. Popular breweries, tap houses and brew pubs include Blind Lady Ale House, Ballast Point and Hamilton's Tavern, among others.

April, in addition to being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, is also National Facial Protection Month. Five dental organizations have teamed up to promote the use of mouth guards in sports. They note that nearly $500 million is spent each year to treat damaged or knocked-out teeth. The cheaper solution for dental patients: wearing a mouth guard.