Volume 108, Issue 11

Dental Economics Volume 108, Issue 11

Volume 108, Issue 11

The case for Roth contributions

Communicating new dental technology to patients

Can you detect initial dental caries?

Pain management without opioids

The PPO Goliath

More Content from Volume 108, Issue 11

Direct composite veneers for esthetic reconstruction

Composite resin has become a versatile dental restorative. Dr. Ross Nash presents a case study demonstrating its abilities.

Treating tooth hypersensitivity

Dr. Erinne Kennedy knows what it’s like to have a favorite cold treat, yet not be able to enjoy it because it made her teeth so uncomfortable. Her tooth hypersensitivity has made her a more sensitive dentist, and now she empathetically cares for her patients who have sensitive teeth too. Here, she suggests some tips, strategies, and products that have worked successfully for her patients that may work well for you.

7 tips to make anterior composites more predictable, profitable, and fun

Dr. Alan Mead says you can make a big difference in a patient’s smile in a short amount of time with anterior direct restorations—even without a full-mouth makeover. He shares seven tips that have made anterior composite restorations predictable, beautiful, and quick for him. He says what used to be a frustrating roll of the dice has become a leisurely and enjoyable procedure that his patients are pretty excited about.

The new classification of periodontal disease that you, your patient, and your insurance company can understand

In this carefully reviewed article, Perio-Implant Advisory’s Editorial Director Dr. Scott Froum provides a simple summary of the new classification of periodontal disease and peri-implant disease, as well as a discussion of the staging and progression of periodontitis. This information can be used to explain treatment needs to both patients and dental insurance companies.

Take a look at your practice forward and backward

There are many factors to take into consideration when preparing for the new year: insurance, number of patients, equipment purchases, marketing, KPIs, and more. Here is some guidance as you close out your year.

The Numbers Lie

Louis Malcmacher, DDS, MAGD, gives an update on the state of the dental profession and explains how adding more elective dental procedures to your practice could help increase your production.

Establishing a growth mindset in a dental practice

Dental practices with a growth mindset see failure as an opportunity to learn and improve. In this article, Dr. Amisha Singh talks about fostering a growth mindset in her new dental practice.

Control of a disability claim

Filing a disability claim can be overwhelming to those who aren’t sure of what they’re doing. This disability claims consultant strives to guide them should they ever have to file a claim. The process begins with taking control and keeping a close watch on the insurance company, which can sometimes turn manipulative.

Teledentistry shifts the paradigm

Teledentistry is here to stay, and dental professionals need to get used to it and embrace it. They can incorporate it into their practices, or they can get left behind and go the way of taxis in this day of Uber.

After a $9,000 marketing ‘fail,’ this DE subscriber discovers a way to increase new patients by 349%

Effective dental marketing is not a “one-and-done” exercise. Learn why in this direct mail case study featuring Tanty Family Dental of Waukesha, Wisconsin.