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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.

Researchers in India have determined that dentures that fit improperly can be a risk factor for developing oral cancer.

The global award recognizes two inventive products from 3M Oral Care and 3M Food Safety.

Too many dental practices stumble over achieving proper HIPAA compliance. Most HIPAA problems come from staff ignorance and mistakes. The road to correct HIPAA compliance begins with information control, doing a practice risk assessment, and in having a written set of guidelines for patient data. Lawyer Simone McCormick, who will be speaking at the AAO 2017 Annual Session, held from April 21-25 in San Diego, California, seeks to build awareness for correct HIPAA compliance for healthcare professionals.

Savor San Diego has a burgeoning food scene one that attendees of the AAO 2017 Annual Session will want to make some time to enjoy. Tasty fare can be had at fine dining establishments but also at the local taqueria or pizza place that imaginatively melds traditions and features fresh, California ingredients.

Has the tax man left your pockets feeling a little light? With Tax Day having come and gone, many dentists are left smarting. The good news is that when it comes to taxes, the grass may actually be greener in another state. The number-crunchers over at WalletHub recently released their complete ranking of tax burdens on a state-by-state basis. These are the states that enjoy the lowest tax burdens.

According to Pat Little, D.D.S., F.A.G.D., C.F.E., embezzlement can affect between 3 and 5 percent of a dental practice's revenue. Little knows a thing or two about that, and he has dedicated himself to helping dentists avoid pitfalls that can lead to fraud and embezzlement. Unfortunately, when it comes to dental practice embezzlement, it's often more senior employees that you need to keep an eye one, Little says.

This dental imager is designed to be easy to use and cost effective.

Dentists are the front line of defense when it comes to detecting oral cancer.

Dentists are the front line of defense when it comes to detecting oral cancer.

The dental guard is designed to reduce the damage of excessive teeth grinding and offer relief for TMJ.Sleep bruxism, or excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth, can be a serious problem for some people. The most common form of treatment for sleep bruxism is wearing a night/occlusal guard.

Scaling and root planing can be an uncomfortable experience for patients, which is why it’s so important to choose an effective anesthetic that’s appropriate for each individual case. Kim Miller, RDH, and M.E. Sanders, RDH, lead profitability coaches with Inspired Hygiene, talk about what they use for certain situations and why they often turn to Oraqix® for scaling and root planing treatments.

Dentists and hygienists are playing a crucial role in early detection of oral cancer, and for good reason. About 49,670 people will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer this year alone, according to the American Cancer Society, and an estimated 9,700 people will die of these cancers.

It's hard to argue with savings on airfare. But cheap tickets come with other less obvious costs, such as poor service. That's where the number-crunching gurus at Wallethub come in. The analysts there created a systematic ranking of the best and worst airlines in their annual report. When you have a choice of carriers, use this report to pick wisely.

The best way to continually build positive reviews is to directly ask patients for them. That means building relationships and providing a high level of customer service so that patients have a willingness to post those reviews. Over time, this approach will yield more positive reviews that will block out any negative reviews your practice may have received.

Feeling a bit on edge lately? We are, to a certain degree, products of our environments. And if you're living in these 10 states, your environment could be spiking your overall stress levels. The number-crunching gurus at WalletHub used 33 criteria to rank the most stressed-out states of 2017. Find out if your state landed among the top 10.

Over time, bonding agents have changed-all for the better. With each new generation, clinicians have come to expect better adhesion and less complicated application techniques. The latest generation of adhesives-also known as universal adhesives-are the biggest advancement yet. Adhesive evolution 

A recent report by William Blair, a global investment banking and asset management firm with more than 1,400 employees, over $80 billion in client assets, investment banking transactions covering more than 35 countries and 730 companies, and $230 billion in value since January 2012, states that DSOs are undergoing very strong and rapid growth and are a solid investment if we

Having the right equipment – and knowing how to use it – is crucial.