Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews Dryz Blu from Parkell, a gingival hemostatic retraction paste; Palodent Plus WedgeGuard from Dentsply Sirona, wedges with guards to prevent iatrogenic...
The debate about midlevel providers rages on. While this article isn’t intended to address that debate, it aims to “to describe and support the current oral-health service delivery...
Dr. Chris Salierno, Dental Economics’ chief editor, notes the way dental implants have changed over the years from the 1980s to the present. He discusses how dentists can still...
Ara Nazarian, DDS, DICOI, discusses how CBCT can become an important part of your dental practice, and a way to maintain relationships with existing patients and impress new ones...
This article provides a background of amalgam use in dentistry and current US Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing amalgam waste disposal.
Each year we see jumps in implant technology and increased implant usage among general dentists. We checked in with three doctors see how they’re using dental implants these days...
The implementation of modern dental practice technologies is accelerating dentistry, but no implementation should be rushed. Here are some questions you should carefully consider...
Just because insurance coverage for fluoride varnish often stops when a patient turns 18 doesn’t mean your fluoride varnish recommendations should stop. Erin Elliott, DDS, explains...
Oral cancer screening technology can help the financial, clinical, and marketing aspects of your dental practice. With oral cancer incidences increasing, it’s also the right thing...
No dental practice is perfect. When you get a negative review, take this strategic approach to show patients that you can handle criticism responsibly.
The culture of a dental practice is its personality. Are team members happy? Do patients have strong relationships with you and your team? The leader establishes the culture and...
This potential buyer does not place implants. Therefore, he’s wondering whether he can ask for a discount on the price of a practice in which the doctor currently does place implants...
Social media expert Kristie Nation explains why and how dentists should use video content on social media to market their dental practices to potential patients.
Dental school is hard enough—so why would you want to add a master’s degree on top of it all? One newly-graduated dentist explains how getting a master’s of science in dentistry...
Are you a pawn in the game of dental marketing, or are you a powerful king? Find out! Try your hand at a game of dental marketing with Joy Gendusa of PostcardMania.
Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed. Because patients may see their dentists more often than their physicians, dentists who suspect sleep apnea can follow up with some tests and...
All dental team members know people who are afraid of the dentist. You can help these people overcome their fears by becoming their go-to dentist. Learn how to deal with them,...
The belief that our “high-quality services” are the most effective and professional way to attract patients has been drummed into the members of our profession for so long that...
Many dentists do not take time to properly train their staff in phone etiquette. They could be losing patients as a result. It’s important to have a strong phone system in place...
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...
Dr. Scott Froum looks at the rise of discount dental service providers and the commoditization of dental implants. He offers three strategies for dentists who want to stay competitive...
Howard S. Glazer, DDS, reviews the ContactPro sectional matrix system, ASAP (All Surface Access Polishers), and Stellar DC Acrylic dual-cure resin from Taub Products.
