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The American Psychological Association reports that stress levels have crept up across the board in the U.S. in 2017. However, residents in these 10 states, analyzed by WalletHub, might find life a little bit easier. The number-crunchers there ranked all 50 states according to 33 key stress indicators. See if your state made the cut.

A dental practice is only as good as the team that operates it, and putting together that team might be one of the most challenging parts of the business of dentistry. Miriam T. Furlong, D.M.D., is the chief clinician of Jackson Orthodontics in Jackson, New Jersey. Here are her five keys to putting together the team that makes her practice great.

The ultrasonic cleaners reportedly offer superior cleaning and ease of use.

The new line of polishers is said to produce beautiful results.

One pediatric dental team highlights the benefits of this CO2 surgical laser system

The American Association of Orthodontists 2017 Annual Session is a little more than a week away. If you haven't figured out what you'll be doing in your down time while in San Diego, here are a few ideas. Beaches, boardwalk, baseball and Balboa Park, with its many museums, are just some of San Diego's draws. SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and not too far away Disneyland add to the regions allure.

A recent Health Affairs study examined the effect of efforts to enroll more people in dental coverage through Medicaid. Currently under Medicaid, dental coverage for adults is optional. This study examined whether low-income adults with Medicaid dental coverage were more likely to access oral health care than low-income adults without the coverage.

Here's a way to save tens of thousands of dollars on a new build or renovation of a dental practice: the cost segregation study. Instead of writing off construction costs over 39 years, qualifying construction might be written off over five, seven, or 15 years. Make sure your CPA knows how this key savings opportunity works.

Intraoral repair with BISCO's Intraoral Repair Kit can be a treatment option that can save the dentist, technician and patient valuable time and money.

Unpacking the differences and similarities in valuations for divorce and practice transition valuations.

On the heels of the incident aboard a crowded United Airlines flight that ignited a firestorm of controversy, you need to know your rights as an airline passenger. Yes, an airline can bump you. And yes, they often intentionally overbook flights. But you are entitled to a certain amount of compensation for being inconvenienced under the law.

The Santa Fe Group is working to expand Medicare to include dental coverage for Americans aged 65 and older. Currently, Medicare does not offer this benefit. Citing an increasing body of research that links oral health to conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, the nonprofit is hoping to find sympathetic ears for its lobbying efforts in Washington.

Two adhesive experts share their expertise and insight about universal adhesives.

You may think of yourself as being in the business of cavities and crowns, but you're also in the business of saving lives. April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Instances of oral cancer are on the rise, and dentists play a pivotal role in its early detection. Since most people see their dentists more often than any other healthcare provider, you are positioned to be the first to spot the disease.

There's no need to leave your furry friends at home. In time for National Pet Day, discover the chain properties that are truly paw-friendly as well as the only cruise line to sail with dogs and cats onboard. These chains are as welcoming to pets as they are to their humans.

Researchers harvested tooth germ cells and tissues from a dog, then reconstructed them. This reconstructed material was then transplanted into mice. After several weeks, tooth-crown formation had taken place in many of the mice. The transplant resulted in hard- and soft-tissue formation.

The new 3D printer is designed to be highly accurate and efficient.

The 3D printer is designed to streamline the fabrication of dental prosthetics.

A new carving mode, high-frequency spindle and updated technology have been added.

A snapshot of some of the top milling machines in the market today.

How dental teams and patients are benefitting from this portable handheld X-ray system.

Forget about official star ratings to get the low-down on top hotels. Booking websites such as Hotels.com tout their guest-generated reviews as more genuine and telling than those created by professional and secret lodgings appraisers. Find out what real travelers like by discovering who won Hotels.com's Loved by Guests Award.

Are you giving your patients the optimum dental experience? Metrics aside, happy patients are retained patients, which improves patient flow. And that's one of the best indicators of a successful practice.

A team of researchers in the United Kingdom is investigating the effectiveness of a new implant nanocoating to reduce the risk of peri-implantitis. The team coated titanium alloy implants with silver, titanium oxide, and hydroxyapatite, then studied the implants' ability to resist biofilms. The researchers hope these nanocoatings will have longer-lasting effects than what is currently on the market.

How you handle and clean your equipment can have a big impact on managing infection control at your practice.

This month, in part two of a two-part series, Dr. Shuman continues his conversation with Robert McDermott, president and CEO of iCoreConnect, on the topic of HIPAA compliance and electronic protected health information (ePHI). This column provides greater depth on the required safeguards for HIPAA-compliant management of ePHI, as well as the relative security of cloud-based systems for the dental office.

Dr. Edmond Suh explains how full integration of his Dentrix Practice Management Software, his intraoral scanner and other technologies have streamlined his practice workflows.

Scientists have developed a new nanocoating that’s designed to reduce the risk of dental implant failure.

A dental filthy public dental in Russia turned our heads, and possibly your stomachs, last week. In orthodontic news, the days of metal braces may be numbered. Finally, it seems like dentists are making two major retirement planning mistakes, according to one of our experts. Find out what other two stories were among our five most popular this week.

A bill passed by the Georgia legislature would expand the scope of practice for hygienists. It now goes to the governor for final approval. If signed, the bill will allow hygienists to perform typical hygiene work as well as some basic preventative procedures without direct oversight of a dentist. The measure had been opposed by the dental lobby for years, but the Georgia Dental Association announced its support for the measure this year.