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Nobody likes to pay taxes, but if April 15 reminds us of anything, it's that our finances and our government are inextricably intertwined.

If you haven’t created a compelling New Patient Experience, you’re making a mistake that could prevent you from building lasting relationships with patients you’ve worked so hard to attract to the practice.

What’s a dentist to do when his drug-trafficker son goes to prison? Why, take over the family business, of course! One California dentist who thought this was a good idea is now being held on $75K bail after being busted for his participation in a cross-country drug smuggling operation.

As more and more practices bring at least some part of digital dentistry into their workflows, it has become critical for those investing in technology to know how to get the most out of it.

Dental Lab Products looks at the features and advantages offered by the metalight handheld curing light from primotec USA.

The Cavitron Touch™ ultrasonic scaling system combines touchscreen technology and the new fully rotating, detachable Steri-Mate® 360° handpiece

Regardless of your practice philosophy regarding insurance management, you are bound to have heard this kind of statement from patients many times in the past.

When dentists ask me what it takes to be a good practice leader, I give them a simple answer: Vision. Only when you have a clear, specific idea of where you want to take your practice can you effectively plan your growth, make the best decisions and inspire staff.

There are things that happen in a dental practice that would make The Walking Dead seem like a walk in the park. There are stories that could be told that would make Frankenstein think fire wasn’t so bad. We asked dental team members to tell us the stories that still make them shake their head and cringe … and plenty of them answered

Losing a tooth is a right of passage of sorts, and some parents are ensuring that it is a memorable one for their loose-toothed children. We gathered up the nine most creative, bizarre and downright insane ways that folks have pulled loose baby teeth, and boy, are they impressive.

In the days of G.V. Black dentistry, the watch-and-wait approach actually had a tremendous amount of merit. Clinicians, at times, were able to diagnose caries at an early stage; however, preparation form for amalgam restorations did not lend itself to conservative dentistry.

Every day is the perfect day to screen for oral cancer, but, as we move into November, now is an excellent time to make preparations for Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (OHNC) Awareness month coming up in just 6 months.

When most of us think of travel, we think family vacation, a honeymoon, or a business trip. But more and more Americans are traveling along -- for leisure.

A study of more than 13,000 credit card complaints submitted to the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found credit cards are often willing to waive late fees.

Dental Lab Products magazine talks to Ricky Grillo, MDT and co-owner of Hybridge implants, about Pekkton high-performance polymer from anaxdent North America and Cendres + Metaux.

Don’t get me wrong, consultants are great. I hired several over my long career. I like them so much, I became one. But, before you make the call and sign the contract, there a few things you can do to jumpstart the process, or even delay your need for help for a while. Don’t get me wrong, consultants are great. I hired several over my long career. I like them so much, I became one.

Being an instructor in this age of technology is exhilarating ... most of the time. My favorite part about this position is seeing and hearing the excitement during the training when, all of a sudden, something clicks and the dentist or staff member becomes confident.

One DPR Editorial Advisory Board member shares some highlights from the recent CEREC 30, including the launch of new Sirona treatment centers

The team at Mint Hill Dentistry is committed to providing patients with the most beautiful restorations and the best care possible. That’s why they’ve used VOCO products in their practice for more than 12 years.

Don’t get me wrong, consultants are great. I hired several over my long career. I like them so much, I became one. But, before you make the call and sign the contract, there a few things you can do to jumpstart the process, or even delay your need for help for a while.

A new report is raising questions about how the US Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Inspector General uses clinical data to flag potential abuse.

In this Tech Brief, Dental Lab Products explores how ETI Digital Technology's offerings of Dental Wings scanners can revolutionize the dental lab workflow.

When will we get it right? When will dentistry be more proactive in the screening and diagnosis of oral cancer? When will we remember that dysplastic tissues quite often become cancerous? When will we see oral cancer walks in all 50 states to raise awareness? If not now, when?

Kids who get an allowance are twice as likely as kids who don't to say they understand how to manage personal finances, according to a survey from T. Rowe Price.

When it comes to parking, American's don't like giving up control.

An ADA survey of more than 2,000 dentists found small-practice dentists are the most satisfied. Dentists in large practices reported the highest levels of frustration.

Dental Lab Products interviews Paul Stevents, Products Manager of Sirona Dental's infiniDent, about the digital service for labs.

It’s a no brainer that smoking is bad for your health, and the health of those subjected to your secondhand smoke. Now, researchers say that secondhand smoke can have even more detrimental effects than previously believed – on the dental health of children.

A University of Missouri engineer who has developed a “flowable” dental composite that can be injected in a cavity and hardened through a high-intensity light, recently received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to produce this product on a commercial scale.

A travel website looked at the the availability, speed, and cost of wireless internet at hotels across the globe. Here's what they found.