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2023-09-26
Understanding Balance and Harmony in Smile Design
A smile is beautiful when it is seen in the context of expression within an individual’s face. As dentists, we often focus on the tooth-by-tooth detail, but sometimes, it pays to take a step back and consider the entire expression.
2023-09-12
Dental Slang Podcast: Your Backstage Pass to Dental Experts
“With the Dental Slang podcast, you’re getting access to some of the greatest people in our profession for free. And they’re all open to sharing their knowledge in a relaxed conversation that listeners can learn so much from.”
2023-09-05
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Managed IT Support
For dental teams, patient care takes top priority each day. That doesn’t leave much time for anything that isn’t mission critical. It’s easy to fall behind on regular server maintenance, software updates, data backups and security checks that are essential to keeping your patient data protected and your practice productive.
2023-08-09
Dr. Elaine Halley, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
From helping to create the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry to starting a UK branch of the Seattle Study Club, Dr. Halley has focused her career on providing dentists with the education they need to provide the best care possible.
2023-07-22
Your Brand Deserves More Than Just a Logo
TODAY’S GIG ECONOMY has spawned numerous options for business owners who simply want logos designed fast and cheap. But your brand is so much more than just a logo. There’s no substitute for personal, in-depth conversation and discovery.
FEATURED PROFILES
2023-08-09
Dr. Elaine Halley, P-I Brånemark Award for Lifetime Achievement Recipient
From helping to create the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry to starting a UK branch of the Seattle Study Club, Dr. Halley has focused her career on providing dentists with the education they need to provide the best care possible.
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.
2022-09-12
Dr. John Kois, Kois Center
I was focused on being a game changer, not an expert on repackaging other people’s material. To do that in a meaningful way we had to be science based, not opinion based, which is the root of the center’s growth.
2021-11-07
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.
2021-11-07
David Charnowitz, Founder and CEO, DC Dental
This dental dealer has put its focus on the independent practitioner, and it’s paying off.
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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.
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Tooth Wear & Interdisciplinary Reconstruction of Worn Dentition
All the way from New Zealand, Dr. Shepperson stresses the importance of comprehensive education on tooth wear, which goes beyond what is typically taught in dental school. Dentists, both new and experienced, can benefit from understanding the multifaceted aspects of tooth wear, including etiology, risk assessment, and management strategies.
Partnerships, Innovation, and Long-Term Vision
Chuck Cohen, Managing Director of Benco Dental, describes the importance and distinction between forging partnerships and merely maintaining relationships with dental suppliers and how it leads to more collaborative and goal-oriented outcomes. He tells us why he thinks independent dental practices outperformed DSOs during COVID, shares his thoughts on 3D printing strategies, and explains how Benco facilitates the entry of innovative products into the market.
Handing Over the Reins!
The previous host of the podcast, Dr. Chris Phelps, hands over the reins and shares his journey into the world of marketing and how he had to learn the hard way. Learn about the importance of tracking marketing efforts to discern what's working and what's not.
Learn New Ways to Talk to Patients
Sales can be a dirty word in dentistry, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen, co-founder of Fast Growth Practice, tells us about her approach to marketing that will actually get you excited about…shh… sales.
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
2023-09-12
Dental Slang Podcast: Your Backstage Pass to Dental Experts
“With the Dental Slang podcast, you’re getting access to some of the greatest people in our profession for free. And they’re all open to sharing their knowledge in a relaxed conversation that listeners can learn so much from.”
2023-09-05
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Managed IT Support
For dental teams, patient care takes top priority each day. That doesn’t leave much time for anything that isn’t mission critical. It’s easy to fall behind on regular server maintenance, software updates, data backups and security checks that are essential to keeping your patient data protected and your practice productive.
2023-07-22
Your Brand Deserves More Than Just a Logo
TODAY’S GIG ECONOMY has spawned numerous options for business owners who simply want logos designed fast and cheap. But your brand is so much more than just a logo. There’s no substitute for personal, in-depth conversation and discovery.
2023-07-14
Is Private Practice Dying?
I often hear a lot of discussion within the dental community and read various online opinions suggesting that private practice dental offices are dying. The prevailing notion is that only corporation and DSOs will dominate the industry in the future.
2023-04-03
6 Ways to Fight Inflation by Boosting Revenue
While dentistry may not be as recession-proof as it once was, it's still extremely well positioned to weather economic downturns. Today's uncertainty is relatively minor in the grand scheme of things, but that doesn't mean you should simply ride it out and hope for the best.
THE BEST
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?
2022-10-01
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.
2022-06-14
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.
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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
2023-09-26
Understanding Balance and Harmony in Smile Design
A smile is beautiful when it is seen in the context of expression within an individual’s face. As dentists, we often focus on the tooth-by-tooth detail, but sometimes, it pays to take a step back and consider the entire expression.
2023-07-11
Step Inside Dr. Nudera's Office
See how the root canal technique is systematically executed in Dr. Nudera's office. Watch as he interacts with patients and understand the rationale behind every decision.
2023-03-16
A Different Approach to Orthodontics
See the bigger picture: Dr. David Sarver teaches dentists to go beyond just looking at problems with the teeth and to instead look at the dentofacial complex. This means considering how changing the smile might alter the face and what other treatment, such as rhinoplasty, patients might need to truly get the results they’re after.
2022-10-10
Low-Tech, High-Skill Treatment in a Digital World
With the addition of technology comes expense. New technology may look wonderful and is great for the advancement of our profession, but it isn’t always practical for patients’ budgets. We have to consider other treatment avenues that still deliver the same desired results.
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.