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LATEST ARTICLES
2023-02-08
25 Ways to Staff Up in a Down Economy
The Great Resignation has morphed into what CNBC is calling "the big quit," With nearly 70% of Gen Z and millennials planning to leave their jobs in 2023. Dental practices of all sizes and types experience the squeeze more than most other businesses.
2023-01-19
2023 Dental Insurance Code Updates
Brought to you by the Dental Insurance Guy, check out the latest code updates. There are some exciting changes: Membranes have been a challenge for many offices and insurance companies. The new membrane codes will help clarify coverage challenges between periodontal and surgical procedures.
2023-01-02
A Different Approach to Orthodontics
Dr. Sarver takes a different approach to orthodontics, one that he will be teaching through his new educational-based website, Mastering Orthodontics.
2022-12-28
Best Looking Dental Office 2022: Cornerstone Dental Group
Dr. Tin D. Lam built his new practice from the ground up, focusing on both esthetics and efficiency.
2022-12-15
Office Design: First Impressions Matter
Building or renovating a dental practice during uncertain financial times doesn't have to be stressful. Investing in first impressions is a smart way to guarantee ROI—and peace of mind.
FEATURED PROFILES
2022-10-05
Dr. Leslie Fang, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
A look at this physician’s career and his commitment to serving the dental industry.
2022-04-15
David Charnowitz, Founder and CEO, DC Dental
This dental dealer has put its focus on the independent practitioner, and it’s paying off.
2021-05-11
Dr. Istvan Urban, Founder, Urban Regeneration Institute
Dr. Urban has focused his career on bone grafting and tissue regeneration, teaching specialists and GPs from all over the world at his center in Budapest.
2021-04-14
Dr. Lou Shuman, Founder and CEO, Cellerant Consulting Group
Known for his expertise in emerging technologies, Dr. Shuman has been helping young dental companies thrive for years, creating Cellerant Consultant Group to lead them to successful launches and ultimately successful businesses.
2021-04-12
Dr. Maria Lopez Howell, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
Though it wasn’t always easy, Dr. Maria Lopez Howell has achieved many firsts as a woman dentist throughout her career—paving the way for other women to enjoy rewarding careers in the profession.
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Dental insurance is complex and has generated multiple myths over the years. Uncover the truth behind these common myths so that you can better understand the dental insurance arena!
BaseBone Biologics
BaseBone is a superior freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) for dental graft procedures, including implant site development and socket preservation.
NuEndo ReThinking Endodontics
The first of its kind resource that uses easy-to-follow systems designed to simplify the complex process of endodontic diagnosis and case selection. The guide leads you through a series of well-organized, logical flow charts aimed to sharpen your diagnostic efficiency and prognostic predictability.
PODCASTS powered by Dental Slang
Never Be Afraid to Try Something New
You never know who you’re going to meet in life, or where these people might lead you. When you find inspiration in friends or mentors, it can open up so many different doors of opportunity.
Introducing Dentists to Ceramic Implants
Dr. Sammy Noumbissi changed the game decades ago by adding ceramic implants to his repertoire. Tune in as he goes through the protocol he uses to determine if his patient is the right fit for ceramic implants.
Why General Dentists Can (and Should) Practice Endodontics
Endodontics is intimidating, but it can be a lot easier than you think. Dr. William Nudera is in his tenth year as an endodontics professor and he’s here to teach us a little bit about the instruments and the tricks of the trade he uses daily.
Debunk Common Dental Insurance Myths
Debunk common dental insurance myths with Dr. Travis Campbell. In this podcast, we discuss coding, when to file a claim (and when not to), as well as the right time to take an x-ray.
BUSINESS
2023-02-08
25 Ways to Staff Up in a Down Economy
The Great Resignation has morphed into what CNBC is calling "the big quit," With nearly 70% of Gen Z and millennials planning to leave their jobs in 2023. Dental practices of all sizes and types experience the squeeze more than most other businesses.
2023-01-19
2023 Dental Insurance Code Updates
Brought to you by the Dental Insurance Guy, check out the latest code updates. There are some exciting changes: Membranes have been a challenge for many offices and insurance companies. The new membrane codes will help clarify coverage challenges between periodontal and surgical procedures.
2022-12-15
Office Design: First Impressions Matter
Building or renovating a dental practice during uncertain financial times doesn't have to be stressful. Investing in first impressions is a smart way to guarantee ROI—and peace of mind.
2022-11-21
How to Get More for your Money in 2023
I bet when you’re shopping for a TV or laptop, you go to multiple websites to see who can give you the best price, right? Are you doing that when purchasing supplies?
2022-10-27
Video Discussion: Fight Rising Costs and Remain Profitable During Inflation
Rising supply costs, out of control inflation, increasing wage demands, decreasing insurance reimbursements and overall challenges when it comes to overhead control.
THE BEST
2022-12-28
Best Looking Dental Office 2022: Cornerstone Dental Group
Dr. Tin D. Lam built his new practice from the ground up, focusing on both esthetics and efficiency.
2022-10-03
Best Looking Dental Office 2023! Submit Your Nominations!
Do your patients constantly comment on how nice your office is? Did you put a lot of thought into the décor and design?
2022-06-14
2022’s Best Dental Dog
ALL dogs submitted were exceptional, but ultimately our chief judge, Buzzy, chose the top three dental dogs based on their owner’s writeups.
2022-06-12
Best Looking Dental Office 2021: Celestial Dental, Rochester, New York
Dr. Antonio Calascibetta combined his love for astronomy and dentistry in this space-themed practice.
2022-06-10
Best Dental Attorney: David S. Cohen, Esq., Cohen Law Firm
Cohen provides a level of service and experience that truly makes his firm stand out.
Berman Instruments
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NuEndo ReThinking Endodontics
The first of its kind resource that uses easy-to-follow systems designed to simplify the complex process of endodontic diagnosis and case selection. The guide leads you through a series of well-organized, logical flow charts aimed to sharpen your diagnostic efficiency and prognostic predictability.
Dental Slang Podcast
Debunk common dental insurance myths with Dr. Travis Campbell. In this podcast, we discuss coding, when to file a claim (and when not to), as well as the right time to take an x-ray.
Clinical
2023-01-02
A Different Approach to Orthodontics
Dr. Sarver takes a different approach to orthodontics, one that he will be teaching through his new educational-based website, Mastering Orthodontics.
2022-07-01
Think Like an Endodontist and “ReThink” Your Approach to Endodontics
I have thought about this from every angle imaginable— why?— so you don’t have to.
2022-06-29
What Is the Real Cost of Implant Failure?
Everyone has had a procedure in their office that has failed. Some things are minor like a chipped resin or a crown popping off, but a failed implant is a catastrophe.
2022-06-25
The Importance of Light Reflection in Smile Design
Systematically analyzing smiles using smile design principles as a guide will help dentists recognize what can be changed to influence visual perception, leading to a better outcome for patients.
2022-06-23
The Rubber Dam Equation—Why Cutting Corners Just Won’t Cut It
Using the right kind of clamp during a dental procedure can mean the difference between an expert result and a patient returning to the chair, dissatisfied—or worse yet, in pain.