Where clinical excellence meets business strategy. Dental Economics is the leading practice management resource for dentists who want to build productive, profitable, and patient-centered practices. Since 1910, we've helped dental professionals make smarter decisions-clinically, financially, and operationally.
Originally published as Oral Hygiene and renamed in 1967 to reflect a growing focus on the business of dentistry, Dental Economics continues to serve as the industry's trusted guide to navigating practice ownership and leadership in a rapidly evolving field.
Who we serve
Our content is developed for dentists at every stage of their careers, including:
- General dentists and specialists in private practice
- Group and multi-location practice owners
- Dental students and early-career clinicians
- Consultants, educators, and financial professionals in dentistry
What we offer
Dental Economics provides:
- Practice management strategies for finance, HR, marketing, team development, and patient communication
- Clinical cases and tips for real-world dentistry
- Technology insights on digital dentistry, product integration, and clinical efficiency
- Editorial perspectives from respected clinicians and practice owners
- Continuing education through ADA CERP- and AGD-recognized self-instructional courses
Our editorial focus includes: financial planning, practice transitions, dental coding, digital workflows, implantology, sleep dentistry, team training, oral-systemic care, and more.
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Why trust us
Dental Economics is published by Endeavor Business Media, one of North America's leading B2B media organizations. Our contributors include practicing dentists, financial advisors, consultants, and educators who understand the business realities of dentistry. We are committed to delivering content that is accurate, actionable, and relevant to today's dental professionals.
Our editorial advisory board
Dental Economics is guided by an advisory board of practicing clinicians and business leaders who contribute expertise across all aspects of dental practice management.
Our editorial standards
We hold our content to the highest standards of professional integrity. All CE and business content is authored or reviewed by licensed clinicians, subject matter experts, or credentialed advisors. Author disclosures, transparency, and factual accuracy are core to our editorial process.
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Meet the Dental Economics team
Editorial
Amelia Williamson DeStefano, Editorial Director
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, Chief Editor
Advertising
Christopher Driscoll, VP/Market Leader
Brian Rosebrook, Director of Sales
About the chief editor
Pamela Maragliano, DMD, is chief editor of Dental Economics and a board-certified prosthodontist with expertise in restorative and esthetic dentistry. As a clinician, educator, and speaker, she brings a practical, grounded perspective to the business challenges dentists face. Under her editorial leadership, Dental Economics remains focused on delivering high-value insights that help dental professionals lead successful, sustainable practices.
Page last updated May 29, 2025
Written by Amelia Williamson DeStefano, EBM Dental Group Editorial Director