Research is advancing rapidly on many fronts, expanding our understanding of biofilms, periodontal disease development ...

My goal this month was to discuss diode lasers. My office already owned a regular-sized diode laser so I am familiar with these lasers.

I am happy to report that yet another one of my favorite products has gone cordless. To me, cordless is about more than convenience.

Evidence describing the beginning of the most recent global flu pandemic was first reported in April 2009.

The advent of NiTi instruments for cleaning and shaping of the root canal system has been a tremendous boon to the delivery of quality, predictable, endodontic treatment.

An inspirational giant of dentistry and a friend is gone. Dr. Jack Kammer passed away on May 13, surrounded by his family.

Previously, we established a priority consideration for all cross-bites: They don’t go away on their own.

Universally, the soft-tissue diode laser has emerged as a favorite clinical tool among professionals working in the dental device market.

As the former director of practice management at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, I thought it was incumbent upon me to make sure every dental student understood what the word doctor means.

There have always been two things wrong with glass ionomer restoratives. One, they are not very esthetic, and two, they wash out over time.

People who recently paid homage to the tax collector on April 15 may feel that they can rest on their returns until next year.

One question that I am asked often is what pictures dentists should use on their Web sites and blogs.

Can we replace the explorer? How many times does the person doing an exam note a catch and watch?

After having endured several jobs and relocations, dentist shares recommendations for making a career move as painless as possible

Like him or not, Frank Sinatra was an icon in the entertainment industry. As a performer, “Old Blue Eyes” packed concert venues with people entranced by his smooth voice and unique interpretation of songs.

Doctors face more financial decisions in the five years preceding retirement than at any other time in their lives.

Some of you may have found yourselves needing to chant “I’m not a banker” in the mirror to keep from making one more deal that involves carrying accounts on your books.

When I discuss transition planning with clients, they often ask what can be done to ensure their practices sell quickly.

You might ask yourself, how can something so obvious be so hidden to so many? But it is, so allow me to share a few ideas with you that challenge conventional thinking.

With all things being equal — your location, training, fees, and team — what sets you apart from other dental practices? The answer is customer service.

One of the most basic tax reduction strategies used by dentists is to employ family members to generate a lower overall family income tax burden.

It would be wonderful if our pediatric patients never had to experience “The Shot.” Dental scientists have been working for years through the National Institute for Health to eradicate tooth decay.