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    Money

    The case for Roth contributions

    Nov. 2, 2018
    With the new tax law, here are five smart ways dentists can participate in Roth contributions: Roth 401(k), Roth IRA, backdoor Roth IRA, mega backdoor Roth, and Roth conversion...
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    Science & Tech

    Communicating new dental technology to patients

    In the ever-evolving world of digital dentistry, technological changes come fast and furious at patients—often with every other dental visit. But as dentists, we see the entire...
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    Science & Tech

    Can you detect initial dental caries?

    Dr. Gordon Christensen goes over the various devices and concepts used to detect initial dental caries and details their features. He explains what is necessary to detect carious...
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    Science & Tech

    Pain management without opioids

    Nov. 2, 2018
    Dentists deal with patients who are in acute pain of varying severity and duration on a daily basis. These patients require nonopioid analgesics that provide pain relief at the...
    Practice

    The PPO Goliath

    Nov. 2, 2018
    What can one practice do against the PPO Goliath? Dental Economics’ Chief Editor Dr. Chris Salierno says: “We can fight. Together. We can choose to no longer accept the shrugs...

    More content from Volume 108, Issue 11

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    Science & Tech

    Direct composite veneers for esthetic reconstruction

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Composite resin has become a versatile dental restorative. Dr. Ross Nash presents a case study demonstrating its abilities.
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    Science & Tech

    Treating tooth hypersensitivity

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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...
    Science & Tech

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

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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...
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    Science & Tech

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

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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 ...
    Practice

    Take a look at your practice forward and backward

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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 ...
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    Practice

    The Numbers Lie

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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...
    Practice

    Establishing a growth mindset in a dental practice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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 ...
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    Practice

    Control of a disability claim

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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 ...
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    Practice

    Teledentistry shifts the paradigm

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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...
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    Practice

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

    Nov. 1, 2018
    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.
    Practice

    Production isn’t everything: Why you need better goals to improve your practice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Is production the only metric you examine in your dental practice? There are many performance indicators that dental practice owners must be aware of in order to successfully ...
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    Science & Tech

    Pearls for Your Practice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews the EyeSpecial C-III digital dental camera from Shofu Dental, Universal Bond adhesive by Tokuyama Dental, the iTero Element 2 intraoral scanner...
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    Practice

    Differentiate your dental practice with social marketing

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Digital marketing can help small dental practices compete with the corporate dental offices when it comes to gaining patient attention. It’s a great equalizer when it comes to...
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    Practice

    Pedometrics: The ‘scaffolding’ of a successful pediatric practice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Roger G. Sanger, DDS, MS, and Scott Lauer explain how pediatric dentists can use pedometrics, a set of clinical and business metrics for dental practices that primarily treat ...
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    Practice

    ‘I didn’t want to be that dentist...’

    Nov. 1, 2018
    “He was four and did absolutely fabulous at his first restorative dental appointment. So, we scheduled his next one—an occlusal resin filling on T. He came in all smiles and sat...
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    Practice

    Ready to sell? Maybe not . . .

    Nov. 1, 2018
    The concrete preparations for selling a dental practice are very important, but it’s also important to prepare psychologically. Sellers are often getting ready to part with something...
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    Practice

    Electronic claim payments: EFT via ACH or VCCs?

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Peter C. Hohenstein explains what you need to know when choosing between electronic funds transfer (EFT) via automated clearing house (ACH) and virtual credit cards (VCCs) for...
    Practice

    It’s not business as usual in dentistry: Dental insurance challenges

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Dental patients often do not understand how their dental insurance works. Simply put, it’s partial coverage. Patients frequently refuse treatment that is not covered by insurance...
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    Practice

    PPOs? Doctor, you have more power than you think

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Despite their fears, dentists have more power than they think over insurance and PPOs. With the help of someone who has experience in these matters, dentists can make the break...
    Practice

    Transitions Roundtable: Getting rid of PPOs

    Nov. 1, 2018
    When a dentist buys a practice, there are many factors to consider before he or she gets rid of any low-paying PPOs. These experts will guide new buyers in the process.
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    Macro

    The Big Idea: Dentistry’s next 5 years

    Nov. 1, 2018
    We ask members of the Dental Success Network: What frustrating tactics from PPOs have you dealt with and how did you fight back?
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    Macro

    An innovation story

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Perry L. Parke, the former president of Microcopy and a product innovation consultant, shares what you need to know if you are thinking of pitching a new dental product to a manufacture...
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    Macro

    The art of war: Reducing time spent on insurance administration

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Benjamin Tuinei shares a few of his strategies, inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, for reducing the time spent on dental insurance administration and improving insurance reimbursemen...
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    Macro

    DE’s Advisory Board member profile: Erin Elliott, DDS

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Meet Dr. Erin Elliott, a dentist from Post Falls, Idaho, whose areas of expertise include dental sleep medicine and medical billing.
    Money

    Your most important estate planning document is not what you think it is

    Nov. 1, 2018
    When people think of planning for end-of-life, they often think of creating a will. An important document dentists should consider creating, at any stage of their career, is a...