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Digital technology is a groundbreaking force in dental imaging.

Achieving successful endodontics through pinpoint planning and latest generation product solutions.

A new study suggests preventive dental care provided before the age of 2 is associated with a higher rate of dental visits and more frequent tooth decay-related treatment.

Does every day in your practice start with a morning huddle? If it doesn't, it should. If it does, here's how you can make better use of that time. Successful morning huddles start on time, cover all pertinent information for the day ahead, provide and reaffirm goals, and most important, motivate you and your team. Take your morning huddle, and consequently your practice, to the next level.

Buoyed by a strong dollar, the number of Americans who traveled internationally increased over a 10-month period in 2016, compared to the same time frame in 2015, according to Hotels.com. Europe continues to be popular. Hotel prices decreased significantly in London by 11 percent, in Milan by 15 percent and in Paris by 12 percent, making those destinations budget-stretchers.

If you're not certain who's handling your dental practice finances, you're not alone. But that doesn't mean it's a comfortable position to be in. Making certain that your dental practice finances are in the right hands is critical to your practice's financial success.

Your practice just received a patient review on the internet that you know is inaccurate or unfair. What do you do? How you respond can have major legal and professional consequences, if you take the wrong approach. Here are some tips on proper courses of action.

The DentiMax Practice Management Software is pushing dental practices forward.

In part one of a two-part series, Dr. Lou Shuman and Robert McDermott discuss if email can satisfy HIPAA regulations-and how you can ensure electronic protected health information remains secure.

If you picked this specialty, you're in luck. The American Dental Association recently released its ranking of which dental specialties make the most. Plus, if you're looking to book a cruise this year or next, we've got the latest ranking of the best lines. And finally, are you taking advantage of this low- or no-cost marketing method in your dental practice? These are among the most popular stories on our website this week.

Would you ever offer patients at your practice booze to settle their nerves? The Texas legislature is weighing a bill that would ban all healthcare providers from doing so in the state. Apparently, dentists are offering patients booze elsewhere, too. Additionally, in a rather bizarre story, a Washington state-based dentist is accused of drawing a gun on a man in his practice's parking lot.

Research by the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that eight in 10 Americans want to maintain the federal funding for Medicaid expansion programs. Currently, 11 million people are covered by this Medicaid funding. Support for this program crossed political party lines, the research shows.

Get travel inspiration for spring and summer getaways in the U.S. from Travel & Leisure's list of the Best Affordable U.S. Cities. Plentiful urban parks, plus free concerts, low-cost historic attractions, tasty cheap eats and good beer make the cities low in cost but high in fun.

Scanning manufacturers are raising the standards for speed, image quality and accuracy.

One dentist on the benefits this universal composite has brought to his practice.

One practitioner explains how Hu-Friedy’s EverEdge 2.0 Gracey Curettes work hard and stay sharp.

The new method of detecting bacteria during root canal treatments could eliminate secondary infections and the need for follow-up visits.

A robotic guidance system for dental implant procedures just received FDA clearance.

Offering treatments plans that fit patient comfort levels can be the key to successful treatment.

Are dental service organizations good or bad for dentistry? How are DSOs changing the business of dentistry? The editorial staff at Dentist's Money Digest® wants your opinions. Please take this brief survey to weigh in.

The Identity Theft Resource Center has published a report that says reported data breaches are up 40 percent since 2015. For context, there were 16 reported in 2005. Researchers identified hacking as the main source of data theft in the healthcare industry. But not far behind were employee theft and negligence.

A cruise is a great vacation, provided you choose the right line and ship for you. Looking for luxury plus value? U.S. News & World Report rates Celebrity Cruises as the best for the money. Traveling with kids? Disney tops the list for family cruises and U.S. News ranks Crystal Cruises as the best for couples.

Many investors measure the success or failure of their portfolios based on the performance of a major index, such as the S&P 500. But this might not be the most accurate indicator. Many times, S&P gains arent reflected in individual portfolios. This is because the S&P 500 is market-cap weighted.

Ensuring bond strength and avoiding post-op sensitivity are key for dentists.

When it comes to office renovation and dental cabinetry, planning for the future is critical for the success of your practice.

A research brief published by the American Dental Association's Health Policy institute shows which dental specialists earn the most. The report looked at the average annual income for oral surgeons, endodontists, orthodontists, periodontists and pediatric dentists. The study also looked at how busy the specialists consider themselves to be.

The Fountain of Rings' light water and music show in Centennial Olympic Park is just the beginning. Atlanta's spirit comes through in its museums, including the top-rated High Museum of Art, and its only-in-Atlanta exploration of Civil Rights that includes the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the city's Center for Civil and Human Rights. Check out these sites while you're in town for the Hinman Dental Meeting, March 23-25.

Patients are getting their information about dental practices in new and different ways. Posting videos of satisfied patients is an excellent marketing tool. Patients being videoed should provide three key points on why dental practice is superior. There's no need to be timid about this technology its easier than you think.

Success and failure in adhesive dentistry has much to do with how dentists treat the tooth underneath.