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The average dentist enters practice with six figures worth of student loan debt. What about their non-dentist peers? A new report offers insights.

As attracting new patients and keeping the current active patient base robust is imperative for the financial health of the practice, dentists need to know their patient numbers and how those numbers compare to national averages.

The Affordable Care Act appears to be driving more small and midsized employers toward self-insurance. The change could impact costs for a wide swath of the public.

Investing in real estate can be a good way to earn income, but don't buy until you've done the math.

As payers increasingly impose pricing mandates on dentists, industry groups say an overhaul of the current system is the only solution.

Ransomware, or cryptoviruses, are a type of computer virus that infect your computers and lock your critical data files. The following is a short FAQ about these viruses and why you need to worry.

Hiring a consultant is not cheap, so to get your money’s worth, there are several pitfalls you should be sure to avoid.

Jason Atwood of Core3dcentres explores how the digital workflow opens up new avenues of income and expertise for dental technicians.

Jason Atwood of Core3dcentres explores how the digital workflow opens up new avenues of income and expertise for dental technicians.

Vacation refreshes, recharges, and makes us better when we do return to work.

These five stories were our most popular last week.

For dentists just starting out, give some thought to your career and earning arcs.

Here's a look at the week's top dentistry-related news.

Dental Products Report talks to Dr. Barrie Matthews, a dentist in Montana, about his experience using the Planmeca FIT CAD/CAM system in his pracitce.

One Coat 7 Universal is a single component, light-cured, universal adhesive formulated to provide optimal bonding strength to enamel and dentin. The new dental material was recently launched by COLTENE, a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of consumables and small-size equipment for dental treatment applications.

The dental team is in a position to make a difference to those affected by cancer. Prehabilitation is comprehensive, anticipatory care for oral issues surrounding cancer before debilitating side effects of the disease or treatment develop.

A Chicago area man spent more than a month in the hospital after a dentist allegedly dropped a dental file down his throat. Now the man is receiving more than half-million dollars.

Urban hotels are offering a range of non-traditional amenities in hopes of winning over new travelers.

As the founder of dentalhygieneanswers.com, Kara Vavrosky has heard a lot of questions this month. Here are some more of the ones that stuck out the most to her.

As the founder of dentalhygieneanswers.com, Kara Vavrosky has heard a lot of questions this month. Here are some more of the ones that stuck out the most to her.

After researching other options, Dr. Daniel Brunner, of East Cobb Oral Surgery in Marietta, Georgia, decided the TRIOS 3 was the best fit. Here, he tells us why, while Michael Gaisinsky, MCenter USA Chief Operating Manager and one of Dr. Brunner’s lab contacts, talks about the benefits from the lab perspective.

In their August 2016 cover story, Dental Products Report looks at digital impression systems, focusing on how intraoral scanning systems are changing the workflow for dentists.

Digital photography can be a valuable resource in opening up new channels of communication with patients.

Dental Products Report asked a number of experts to unpack the differences in some of the most popular models of intraoral scanners.

Most people are now likely to spend as much as a third of their lives in retirement. Are you financially prepared?

A New Jersey dentist loves tinkering with machines, but he also makes plenty of time for the great outdoors.

Yes, even dentists often live juuuuust barely within their means.

Despite a widely circulated report, dentists should continue to urge their patients to floss, according to the American Dental Association.

It’s human nature to think of ways to make your life easier. We strive for efficiency, success and satisfaction in many different aspects of our lives. The same goals should be applied to your dental office and, most importantly, considered when you talk with your support staff.

The Associated Press (AP) came out with a report earlier this week stating there are no proven benefits to flossing. Working in dentistry, we know how important cleaning in interproximally is, not only for oral health but for overall health.