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A new survey uses a variety of metrics to determine which states have the most charitable residents. The results might surprise you.

The author shares seven of the most common mistakes you should avoid while marketing your practice. While these seven deadly sins of marketing likely won’t be your physical undoing, they very well could lead to your practice’s demise if you’re not careful.

A new study found a surprising link between periodontal disease and testosterone levels.

A new service offers up-front pricing to dental customers in hopes that transparency will empower patients and bring back the uninsured.

You can't erase fictional nightmare dentists like Seinfeld's Tim Whatley from the zeitgeist, but there are some steps you can take to make your patients more at ease.

We asked assistants and hygienists from around the nation, including editorial opinion leaders from Modern Dental Assistant and Modern Hygienist, to tell us what products made their days easier and made their patients happier. Here’s what they said.

Tom Zaleske explains a revolutionary new way to make sure your substructures, frames, implant bars and more look natural in the mouth.

Tom Zaleske explains a revolutionary new way to make sure your substructures, frames, implant bars and more look natural in the mouth.

CariVu from DEXIS offers the clinician a precise picture of caries by using near infrared transillumination technology to give clinicians a view of carious lesions and cracks.

For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present

For all of the history of Current Dental Terminology (CDT) coding, there have been no truly accurate codes that can be used for the treatment this patient needs. In 2017, that story will change. Yet, we must guard against misuse of this new code and not miss the disease present

Can a practice's digital presence be managed entirely by the dental team? Two experts weigh in.

If you don't know a lot about investing and don't have a lot of time to devote to it, perhaps a lifecycle fund-also sometimes known as a target-date fund-is something you should look into.

One way to keep good employees is by offering good benefits. A Simplified Employee Pension plan is a form of an individual retirement account that is generally well-liked due to its low paperwork and minimal tax reporting.

It's difficult to know for sure how any given job applicant will perform if hired. That's why one expert says you shouldn't wait til you hire them to find out.

This article will focus on these care providers and the value they bring to the dental practice. Data includes hygienist gross revenue, net revenue compared to scheduled production and number of patients seen monthly. Trends are measured over the last eight years to give a comprehensive look at the hygienist’s role in the dental practice.

This article will focus on these care providers and the value they bring to the dental practice. Data includes hygienist gross revenue, net revenue compared to scheduled production and number of patients seen monthly. Trends are measured over the last eight years to give a comprehensive look at the hygienist’s role in the dental practice.

Going to a dental practice is an intimate experience. It is one fraught with pain emotionally and financially. Dentists need to look at why people leave and fix what they can so they don't lose patients.

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If your dental practice's décor has seen better days, it’s time to initiate a practice makeover. It will give you a competitive edge in today’s challenging dental market.

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No matter how good their dental skills or chair-side manner are, all dentists will have to deal with some unhappy patients. While some may be determined to pursue malpractice litigation, and while others may be completely unjustified in their complaints, there are steps you can take to keep their unhappiness from escalating.

Target-date funds are a popular retirement savings vehicle, but a new study shows investor misconceptions can limit the usefulness of the funds.

As the Hispanic population grows, so too do disparities in oral health. One expert says dentists need to do more to reach out to Hispanics.

A new study out of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has determined that smoking drastically alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people's mouths.

Technology is an interesting thing. Most times we get into it hoping that it will provide an amazing opportunity for us to do some things we haven't done before. Let's take a look that some of the things I've discovered over the years that have truly made a tremendous difference for my practice and myself.

If you have a team member who is a chronic poor performer in your dental practice, it’s time to address the issue, says Dr. Roger Levin. Here's how.

It’s no secret that many patients can be afraid of the dentist. While it’s unfortunate, I’ve found the best way to combat this issue is to educate effectively and communicate well. Communication is imperative not only to making a patient feel comfortable, but it is the foundation on which our relationships with our patients are built.

Two studies examined EMG findings from pre- and post-acupuncture treatment in patients with dental malocclusion to see if acupuncture can have an effect on patient pain.

Building a bond with patients is critical. One of the best ways I have found to build this patient bond and develop meaningful relationships is to make education a standard part of my patients’ dental visits.