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The new extra-translucent zirconia material is now available to dental laboratories.

Often doctors are collectors. In fact, some diversify their financial portfolios with fine art, wine or cars. This begs the question, what are collectors aside from sometimes being dentists or physicians? Two philosophers, John Dewey (1859-1952) and Jean Baudrillard (1929-2007), tackled this issue.

Engaging patients in word-of-mouth marketing could be the most cost-effective way to spread the word about your dental practice. Often, the only cost to the dentist with this marketing method is time. Dentists should simply ask patients who have had positive experiences in their practices to provide feedback. The key is having systems in place to streamline that process.

When was the last time you looked at all the fees associated with your 401(k)? How much are they costing you? And, what, exactly, are you paying for? This primer will help you understand where those 401(k) fees are going.

Newly launched discs reportedly optimize chip transport during work on acrylic and veneering ceramics.

The toothbrush reportedly eliminates 99.9 percent of bacteria that builds up on bristles in six hours.

A new study finds links between estrogen therapy and reducing tooth and gum diseases in postmenopausal women.

From bulk fill and curing to manufacturing control, composite technology is changing the way doctors operate.

Ross Segal, D.D.S., believes in treating the whole facial complex. It's a philosophy that has positioned him as one of southern New Jersey's top orthodontists. Segal has accepted and successfully treated numerous cases that others have deemed impossible. He continues to advance the orthodontic field through a commitment to self-discipline and improvement.

Explore Alaska's wildlands via a cruise. Voyages provide easy access to the state's wild places that lack roads. Before sailing, spend time in Anchorage to learn about Alaska's Native nations and to discover Alaska's artists. Along the scenic highway from Anchorage to Seward, admire the snow-capped mountains and Arctic terns. At the Conservation Center, see eagles, black bear, bison and even a grizzly. In Seward, go dog sledding even if there's no snow.

Good news: Personal income is growing nationwide. A recent report from the Pew Charitable Trusts indicates that income has grown by 1.7 percent across the board since the fourth quarter of 2007. The not-so-good news: The average income growth rate over the last 30 years was about 2.8 percent. These are the 10 states where income levels have grown the most since the fourth quarter of 2007.

Protecting your brand identity and reputation is key.

Protecting your brand identity and reputation is key.

Looking for some summer vacation destination ideas? The DMD Top 5 has got you covered. Check out our overview of the best cities to visit in the U.S. Plus, does dentistry have an image problem? A new survey finds that dentists trail other healthcare professionals in perceived honesty. Also, dentistry as a profession faces a looming threat: cyber security breaches. Find out what other stories were the most popular on our website this week.

The parents of a 14-month-old girl who died while under anesthesia last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Austin, Texas-based dentist. The parents suspect they were tricked into agreeing to unnecessary dental work for their daughter, a local news station reports. Other industry stories that made national headlines this week include a celebrity dentist who was booted from a flight over an alleged joke about president Donald Trump, and more controversy over the dental therapist role.

Despite soda taxes in some states, Americans are still consuming too many sugar-sweetened beverages. This is according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly half of all American adults consume at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily, the CDC says. Almost two-thirds of children consumed a sugar-sweetened beverage over the same study period. Boys consumed more than girls.

Cruise vacations are booming, especially premium, luxury and river cruises. As a result, don't wait any longer to search for voyages for this summer. To get the cruise lines, ships, itineraries and cabins, you want, think about booking your 2018 sailings soon.

Being the bearer of bad news can be an unpleasant yet necessary part of the job.

Dentist's Money Digest sent teams of reporters to cover the Yankee Dental Congress, held Jan. 25-29, and the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, held Feb. 23-25. Each conference contained valuable information for business-minded dentists on managing and marketing dental practices. Here are the top five lessons that we learned.

A recent study by Fortinet determined that in 2016, healthcare organizations faced on average more than 700,000 hacking attempts a minute. What's even more troubling is that hackers are increasingly targeting networked devices, such as the digital X-ray machine in your practice. Hacks such as these can easily yield sensitive patient data, leading to identity theft.

Discover the top 10 beaches in the world, according to TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards. Only one beach, Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Florida was in the U.S. TripAdvisor rated Florida's Siesta Beach as the number one beach in the U.S. Brazil's Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, came in as the best beach in the world.

The powders offer options for light absorption, light reflection and enamel reproduction.

So, you're thinking of going into business for yourself? We get it, the appeal of owning your own practice and being your own boss is strong. But before you begin shopping around, there are some important things you need to know. Here are 9 tips that will help ensure your practice acquisition goes smoothly.

The newest Gallup Poll on honesty and ethics places dentists in fourth position among healthcare professionals. Nearly 60 percent of Americans gave dentists a very high/high trust ranking. The American Dental Association's Principles of Ethics and Code of Conduct recently marked its 150th Anniversary. Nurses are ranked as the most honest/ethical professionals.

Noisy handpicks and ultrasonic scalers have been shown to approach decibel levels that can cause hearing loss. Are you at risk in your dental practice? A new app developed by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will help you get a sense for just how loud the equipment in your practice is. It uses the microphone built into your smartphone.

This checklist will discuss 5 ways your practice can improve efficiency and reduce risk for your clients.

Innovations in technology are changing the collaboration between the lab and the doctor.

An up-to-date procedure showing how fabricating a screw retained denture can achieve beautiful results.

Technology is changing the way the industry looks at denture fabrication.