Volume 104, Issue 10

There are some double whammies in the mouth-body connections. One of them is smoking.

If you ask a group of doctors the most important aspect of a practice transition, the majority will point to the purchase price.

We ask two experts the same question to give you two different answers on a complex issue

When I spoke at a practice management seminar a few weeks ago, I asked the dentists in the audience to raise their hands if they hated the business part of their practice. Almost...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been a game changer - not just for doctors, but for patients as well.

Have you ever been envious of someone who just bought a beautiful new house or a fancy new car?

For many doctors, owning their own practice is the ultimate achievement.

Until recently, Medicare and medical insurance in dentistry were optional choices.

I am an admitted automobile junkie. This hobby is the one area of my life where I could use some financial counseling.

Procedures involved in processing contaminated dental instruments continue to evolve as new technologies and products are developed to both maximize efficiency and minimize occupational...

There is no doubt that the cost of infection control or prevention protocols, equipment, and supplies eats away at the bottom line in dental practices.

My gums don't hurt. Why do I need treatment? If I need it, why doesn't my insurance cover it? Can't I just wait and see if it gets better? My gums have always bled; it's just ...

I have two very good, seasoned, full-time hygienists. They are both hard workers, and my patients seem to love them.

Have you started using social media, only to find that it doesn't seem to be working for your practice?

I hate turbulence. I'm a frequent flyer so I've grown quite accustomed to security lines and cramped seats. None of that really bothers me and I'd dare say that I actually enjoy...