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    Patient Communication and Patient Financing

    The Dental Drilldown: Patient financing programs 101

    Jan. 1, 2019
    Alex Sadusky provides an introduction to patient financing programs for dental offices. He explains what dentists need to know about traditional third-party financing, dependent...
    Human Resources

    Canceling hygiene

    This dentist has historically cancelled hygiene appointments when the dental hygienist is absent. He believes patients prefer their usual hygienist. But Dianne Watterson encourages...
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    Professional Trends

    The Pick postprocedural video check (the ‘Triple P, VC’)

    Oct. 2, 2018
    In sending video messages to patients after procedures, Dr. Pick discovered a powerful marketing and practice-building tool
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    Real Estate

    Using your lease as a shield from dental competition

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Through the exclusivity and use provisions of your dental lease, you can protect your flank from competition and ensure your growth isn’t limited by a landlord who allows other...
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    Architecture and Design

    Does your practice meet and exceed 2019 web standards?

    Oct. 1, 2018
    In today’s digital world, dental practice websites must be secure, use responsive design, and leverage online reviews. Justin Wilbern of Digi Search explains why.

    More content from Volume 108, Issue 10

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    Dentistry and the Local Economy

    Oct. 1, 2018
    There are many factors that can affect the success of a dental practice. The local economy can play a big role, and dentists need to keep an eye on it so they’re not taken by ...
    Practice

    The No. 1 statistic that every dentist should be tracking

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Knowing what treatment plans are being accepted in your dental practice is important to its success. Dentists will be surprised at what a few statistics can reveal. It’s important...
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    Practice Management Software

    Adjusting your strategies can improve your investments

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Harris Gignilliat, CIMA, CRPSH. Heath Henderson, CFP“To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insight, or inside information...
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    Orthodontics

    I have it—you want it! Patient education software and more

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, reviews BiteFX patient education software for dental occlusion, ZirClean restoration cleaning gel from Bisco, and Tokuyama Universal Bond adhesive...
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    Science & Tech

    What is the best type of material for posterior crowns?

    Dr. Gordon Christensen gives a review of the different types of dental restorative materials on the market and discusses the clinical strengths and weaknesses of each regarding...
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    Science & Tech

    DuraTemps: The single most important diagnostic and treatment tool available

    Oct. 1, 2018
    DuraTemps (Burbank Dental Lab) are laboratory-fabricated provisional restorations that are much more durable and esthetic than traditional chairside-fabricated provisionals, even...
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    Dental marketing report card: Borealis Dental Studio

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Here’s a constructive critique Borealis Dental Studio’s marketing, from its postcards to Facebook posts, by marketing guru Joy Gendusa and Dr. Chris Salierno.
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    Practice Management Software

    The 4 pillars of consistent quality

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dental practice owners must be willing to look closely at themselves to maintain quality in their practices. Quality means they will maintain trust with their patients and teams...
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    Backing up patient data: Can you pass the test?

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dr. Stacey Simmons was very surprised when she learned her dental practice’s data was an easy target. She believed her data was backed up and protected. She’s warning her fellow...
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    Intraoral Scanning and Photography

    Pearls for Your Practice

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews the Invisalign Outcome Simulator 4.0 with the iTero Element 2 intraoral scanner from Align Technology, as well as the DEXcam 4 HD intraoral video...
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    New Dentists

    Keeping sellers on as associates

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Just like baseball, there are wins and losses in the strategies that are taken when buying or selling a dental practice. Each practice and staff is different, but there are some...
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    DDSO blueprint series, Part 5: Incorporating profitable Invisalign therapy into a DDSO-driven model

    Oct. 1, 2018
    This five-part series is dedicated to highlighting the top-performing 1% of practices around the country that have successfully converted to a personalized dentist-owned dental...
    Science & Tech

    Low-tech grunt work

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dr. Richard H. Nagelberg says the level of care for patients may be enhanced with new technology and procedures, but simply having new equipment should not distract the dental...
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    Dentistry’s next 5 years

    Oct. 1, 2018
    We ask members of the Dental Success Network: What economic trend or technological innovation do you think will have the greatest impact on dentistry in the next five years?
    Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection

    Ask the Experts: What do you use for your endo?

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Stacey L. Simmons, DDS, and Clinton Timmerman, DDS, MBA, FAGD, FICOI, share their favorite endo products and their tips for predictable, successful endodontic procedures.
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    Overhead and Profitability

    A profession in transition: Findings from the 2018 Dental Economics–Levin Group Annual Practice Survey

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Like the United States, dentistry has been in a state of transition since the beginning of the Great Recession, according to Roger P. Levin, DDS, and we’re seeing the effects ...
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    The next five years of revolution

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Where will dentistry be in 2023? Dental Economics’ Chief Editor Dr. Chris Salierno says looking ahead is more than just curiosity; it’s a healthy business exercise. Your future...
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    CAD/CAM and 3D Printing

    Your guide to the revolution: The 2018 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Chief Editor Chris Salierno, DDS, presents the winners of the 2018 Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards.
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    Dental decay is no longer a childhood problem; more and more American adults are experiencing this condition.
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    Dental decay is no longer a childhood problem; more and more American adults are experiencing this condition.
    Science & Tech

    Fluoride varnish for adults: Benefits and considerations

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Fluoride varnish for adults is an effective way to control caries development, and its use should be more widespread.
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    Science & Tech

    Today’s dental practice: Evolving with the latest digital imaging technologies

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dr. Bob Dokhanchi says using the latest techniques and technology should be a priority for every dentist to improve diagnostic capabilities and the dentist’s ability to help patients...
    Human Resources

    Utilizing learning styles in your training program

    Oct. 1, 2018
    When dentists prepare to teach new methods to team members, they should be aware of the four different learning styles in order for their teaching to be most effective. Here’s...
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    The most overlooked way to get new patients—now

    Oct. 1, 2018
    By becoming a “patient-centric” dental practice, you can solve the new patient problem.
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    Marketing

    Why social media is the worst way to get new patients

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Dentists keep hearing how social media will bring new patients to their practices, but this isn’t really the case. A more guaranteed avenue to take is Google reviews, a business...
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    Is this platform right for my practice?

    Oct. 1, 2018
    Kristie Nation explains how you can decide which social media platform is best for your dental practice, especially when it comes to video.