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One study takes a look at the effectiveness of using OraCoat XyliMelts.

The solutions are designed to support the full implant treatment process.

How ambient technologies can make your dentistry better.

The system was reportedly created to manage dental implant cases and strengthen relationships with referral dentists and labs.

Digital Denture is engineered to help users save time compared with conventional denture fabrication methods.

Still looking for a summer vacation idea? We've got you covered. Our travel writer provided readers this week with an overview of the most popular vacation destinations for Americans. Do enough digging, and you'll be sure to find some deals, too. Also featured in our most popular stories this week: The right way to respond to negative practice reviews, giving booze to nervous dental patients, and putting your practice's finances in good hands.

A four-year-old boy has died after undergoing anesthesia at a dental practice in Vancouver, Washington. Authorities said they have filed no charges and are not investigating the incident. USA Today asks the somewhat rhetorical question of what would happen if a person didn't brush their teeth for a year. Our sister publication Contagion® reports on a study that establishes a potential link between dental plaque and infections acquired while on ventilators.

Take advantage of Costa Rica's eco-adventures. You can watch sea turtles nest on a moonless beach, admire scarlet macaws in the rainforest, hike through a mist-shrouded cloud forest, bike at the base of a volcano, and soak in natural hot springs. You might also see howler monkeys, sloths, flocks of parakeets and crocodiles.

Lee Ann Brady, D.M.D, has rolled out a new online network for dental continuing education. Restorative Nation provides dentists with access to new knowledge and skills while also maintaining a networking community. This setup allows for dentists to exchange experiences and ask questions in a safe environment.

The partnership opens up new avenues for dental practices and laboratories.

Put yourself into this hypothetical scenario. You just landed a new job in a dental practice that offers a 401K. Great. But what do you do with your old 401K? Leave it where it is, or roll it over to your new employer? Each move comes with pros and cons. There are, however, common pitfalls that you should avoid.

Tax Day is almost here. Though Tuesday, April 18 is just around the corner, there are still some things you can do to lower your 2016 tax burden. Options include contributing to your SEP-IRA, contributing to a health savings account, and deducting state and local sales tax, in certain instances.

Afora, a dental membership plan, is expanding into Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut. The membership plan allocates basic dental services to patients for a monthly fee. A more expensive version allows for two additional cleanings. Afora focuses on preventative care, but also gives members access to more in-depth care options for flat fees.

Understanding the differences between delivery systems can help you select the right one for your team.

You get what you pay for.

How to make sure your dental practice’s bottom line is as strong as it can be.

A new study on oral health of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherers in Africa, challenges long-held conventional wisdom about diet and oral health.

The study examined the relationship between OSA and damage to implant-borne prostheses.

The Federal Reserve announced its decision to increase interest rates by a quarter of a point on Wednesday, putting an end to weeks of speculation. On the minds of many investors and consumers was the question, how does this affect me? Credit card and equity lines of credit will bear the immediate impact of the decision. Other effects, however, will play out more gradually. Here's what experts say we can expect.

The competition in the dental practice market has greatly increased. Dental school education debt is skyrocketing. Practice growth is the biggest challenge facing dentists today. Dentists should increase their fees annually, according to John K. McGill, C.P.A., who will be speaking at the upcoming Hinman Dental Meeting, which takes place in Atlanta from March 23-25.

When dentists file total disability claims, insurance companies will often ask them for a complete financial disclosure. A complete financial disclosure contains more information than even the IRS is entitled to. In the case of total disability, this request may be improper. What follows are tips on how to get through this process as painlessly as possible.

Amid a flurry of coverage, the American Dental Association has weighed in on the dental therapy debate. As states have looked to authorize dental therapists as a means of providing care to underserved portions of rural populations, the ADA has said that dental therapists have not addressed the issue, even in states where they have already been introduced. Instead, the ADA recommends expanding access to existing dentists and providing additional Medicaid benefits.

A practitioner shares how he used ACTIVE BioACTIVE to complete nine restorations in one single appointment.

Two laser-dentistry experts share their insight as to how diode lasers can be used for more and with better results.

A more in-depth look at intraoral scanner technologies.

A more in-depth look at intraoral scanner technologies.

Southern fried chicken with Indian spices and a dim sum style Brazilian churrascaria are just some of the tasty finds that make Atlanta a food-lover's town. If the Hinman Dental Meeting brings you to town, you're in luck. Culinary delights await you. Here are a few dining suggestions for your down time.

One dentist explains how early in his career, he came to the realization that his most powerful referral source wasn't any of his external marketing efforts, but rather his competitors. Either your practice is a recipient practice, like his, or it's a donor practice. You definitely don't want to run a donor practice.

With the Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates this week, you need to familiarize yourself with how the move may affect your investment portfolio. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to minimize the damage. Historically, rising interest rates have been bad news for bond holdings. Start by reviewing your current holdings.

Historically, it's been difficult for dental practice team members to find last-minute coverage. This can be particularly problematic for hygienists. And as you know, a day down a hygienist in your practice is a day of lost revenue. A new app is being developed that may help you find last-minute hygiene coverage when you need it.