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  • Volume 109, Issue 4

    • Volume 109, Issue 4

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    Science & Tech

    I have it - you want it!

    April 2, 2019
    Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, reviews Omnichroma and Omnichroma Blocker resin-based restorative material from Tokuyama, PowerMix automatic impression material dispenser from Clinician...
    Practice

    Transitions Roundtable: Restrictive covenants

    April 2, 2019
    This dentist is afraid he’ll drive the associate away if he asks her to sign a restrictive covenant. Here’s advice from two experts.
    Practice

    Major change is here: Why shifting patient demands are endangering your practice

    Graig Presti
    April 2, 2019
    Dentistry is in the midst of being disrupted by DSOs, DIY orthodontics, and more. Here’s how your dental practice can meet shifting patient demands.
    Practice

    The blueprint for a successful case presentation

    April 1, 2019
    Treatment acceptance is dentistry’s weak spot. But when it’s fixed, it offers the quickest route to practice improvement. Here are three simple—but essential—strategies for improving...
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    Practice

    Scratch practice rebounds from a minus 22% two-year slump in new patients

    Joy Gendusa
    April 1, 2019
    Joy Gendusa looks at a practice that changed its postcard strategy and paid the price when new patients decreased.

    More content from Volume 109, Issue 4

    Practice

    How big is your practice pie?

    Dianne Glasscoe Watterson, MBA
    April 1, 2019
    This dentist is concerned about the salary portion of his overhead running too high. What can he do to get it under control?
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    Practice

    Leveraging dental technology to attract high-quality patients

    April 1, 2019
    This dentist quickly learned that the dental technology in his office impressed patients and served as an excellent form of marketing.
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    Practice

    How to create wealth by owning your office location and other real estate

    April 1, 2019
    Many dentists wonder whether owning their office space or building will help them or hurt them financially. In the area of increasing wealth, owning real estate is a strong investment...
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    Practice

    The dental lease

    April 1, 2019
    Leases contain many traps for unwary dentists. The good news is that a landlord may be flexible. Dentists are advised to work with the right team of advisors who understand the...
    Systems

    Know your beneficiaries! 3 scenarios to avoid

    April 1, 2019
    In our first conversations about estate planning with our clients, we find that most of them know the importance of having a will and a trust. They also understand that their ...
    Orthodontics

    Transitioning practice ownership soon? Avoid 3 mistakes to enhance your financial future

    April 1, 2019
    Transitioning out of or into practice ownership is one of the most consequential life and career decisions a dentist can make. In the American Dental Association’s Survey on Retirement...
    Practice Management Software

    Estate planning is not what you might think

    April 1, 2019
    5 critical estate planning techniques often overlooked by dentists David J. Goodman, MST, CPAThere are more elements of an estate plan than just estate taxes. In the current tax...
    Macro

    Amazon Business: Changing the culture of dental purchasing

    Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS
    April 1, 2019
    Dr. Lou Shuman and Lauren Burns Krzyzostaniak focus on Amazon Business, its growth, and how it is shifting the way dental products and services are being transacted in the dental...
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    Macro

    One company’s 175-year commitment to improving dentistry

    April 1, 2019
    The CEO of SS White discusses the success of the company and what the future holds.
    Macro

    The reimbursement crisis is real. What are you doing about it?

    April 1, 2019
    Because reimbursement for dentists and their teams is such a challenge, methods are being developed to help them collect what is owed to their practices more easily.
    Macro

    Dental supply e-commerce site extends savings beyond the West; 47 states slated for 2019

    April 1, 2019
    The Dentists Supply Company is in the process of expanding so that more dentists can enjoy its benefits. tdsc.com allows independent practice owners to enjoy the savings that ...
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    Science & Tech

    Pearls for Your Practice: Resin-reinforced glass ionomer, ceramic tip, scheduling widget

    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
    April 1, 2019
    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews a resin-reinforced glass ionomer, a ceramic tip, and a scheduling widget.
    Practice

    Dental Economics acquired by Endeavor Business Media

    April 1, 2019
    In March 2019, Dental Economics was acquired by Endeavor Business Media from PennWell Media / Clarion Events.
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    Macro

    Dental tourism: Broaching an uncomfortable topic with motivational interviewing

    April 1, 2019
    Erinne Kennedy, DMD, MPH, works as a public health dentist and has some wisdom to share about how dentists can address dental tourism with their patients.
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    Marketing

    DE’s advisory board member profile: Jason Lipscomb, DDS

    April 1, 2019
    Meet Jason Lipscomb, DDS, one of the hosts of the Dental Hacks podcast and a member of the Dental Economics Editorial Advisory Board.
    Practice

    The real estate game

    Chris Salierno, DDS
    April 1, 2019
    Real estate is a game, just like Monopoly and Settlers of Catan. DE’s Chief Editor Dr. Chris Salierno says whether you own your practice property or lease it, you absolutely must...
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    Science & Tech

    Implant temporization: A digital workflow

    April 1, 2019
    Dr. Laura Picano illustrates how utilizing a digital workflow for the process of temporizing a single-tooth dental implant is reliable, efficient, and very cost-effective.
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    Science & Tech

    When should teeth be removed?

    Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD
    April 1, 2019
    Despite the popularity of implants, there’s nothing like a tooth. Dr. Gordon Christensen explains the clinical variables that help determine when teeth should be removed versus...
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    Science & Tech

    TMJ deformation and airway dysfunction: A dental occlusion case study

    DeWitt C. Wilkerson, DMD
    April 1, 2019
    This case study shows how dysfunctional breathing and temporomandibular joint deformation can trigger complex oral dysfunction and dental malocclusion.
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    Science & Tech

    Simplified esthetic color matching with direct composite: A case report

    April 1, 2019
    Dr. Robert Lowe presents a case study describing a new composite material that takes the guesswork out of shade selection and increases predictability for direct composite restorations...
    Science & Tech

    What do you use for anterior restorations?

    April 1, 2019
    Ian Shuman, DDS, and David Rice, DDS, discuss their favorite resin composites for anterior restorations, opinions about polishing, and more.
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    Science & Tech

    Predictable techniques for single provisional veneers

    April 1, 2019
    Fabrication of provisional restorations for veneers can be a time-consuming and difficult task. Bis-acryl resin temporary materials have become the material of choice for this...
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    Science & Tech

    Cancer, beware-we’ve got our eyes on you

    April 1, 2019
    Dr. Stacey Simmons cites current statistics on oral cancer, importance of oral cancer screenings, and explains the various technologies available for oral cancer diagnosis and...
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    Science & Tech

    Bulk-fill resins: A viable option in dentistry’s armamentarium

    April 1, 2019
    Dr. Jeff Lineberry presents a case study to explain how bulk-fill resins are proving to be a viable option for efficient and predictable posterior direct restorations.
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    Science & Tech

    Making the case for ‘herodontics’: Tips for case selection and management of the tooth with a guarded prognosis

    April 1, 2019
    Dentistry is in the midst of being disrupted by DSOs, DIY orthodontics, and more. Here’s how your dental practice can meet shifting patient demands.