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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.

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.