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    • Volume 109, Issue 6

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    The importance of cash flow forecasting

    July 23, 2019
    If you do not understand how much money you will have in the future to pay bills, make payroll, or make debt payments, then you are operating blindly.
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    Finances on the brink

    June 1, 2019
    After its release in November 1986, John Feinstein’s book A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bob Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers topped the New York Times best-seller list for...
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    I have it—You want it! Composite warming system and more

    June 1, 2019
    Dr. Howard Glazer reviews products that can change the way you practice.
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    Pearls for Your Practice

    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
    June 1, 2019
    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews an intraoral sandblaster, a universal restorative material, and a translucent fiber post system.
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    Intraoral scanners and the primary scanner

    Gary Kaye, DDS, FAGD
    June 1, 2019
    In the digital age of dentistry, more and more practices are choosing to adopt intraoral scanners, replacing their time-consuming traditional impressions with a cutting-edge alternative...

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    Figures 1 and 2: The restorations on the molars are Class 5 zirconia colored in the presintered stage, nonglazed or superficially stained. They are polished only. The restorations cannot be differentiated from the lithium disilicate restorations on the remainder of the teeth and implants. Note the lack of simulated caries on the occlusal surfaces, which is discouraged. Natural teeth without caries do not have occlusal color. Technicians: Jed and John Archibald; Archibald Associates; Orem, Utah. Clinician: Gordon Christensen, DDS, prosthodontist.
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    How do I request the best kind of zirconia crown?

    Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD
    June 1, 2019
    I understand that there are several types of zirconia used for crowns and fixed prostheses that differ significantly in their physical properties, including esthetics. I have ...
    Figure 1: Producing top-quality USA-manufactured implants requires multiple steps and continual innovation prior to reaching the clinician’s hands.
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    Economically and clinically leveraging implantology in your solo practice, DSO, or private group practice

    June 1, 2019
    Steve Williams, DDS, AFAAIDMike Dostal, DDS, FICOII entered the world of implant dentistry through the back door. Throughout his career, my father was a very progressive dentist...
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    How strategic communication can maximize opportunities and case acceptance of minimally invasive dentistry

    June 1, 2019
    Kathryn DeWood, DMDNextGen Leadership ShowcaseIn this article series, we’re featuring articles from the next generation of dental key opinion leaders. Find previous articles by...
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    Cheaper handpiece repairs aren’t always better—they’re actually worse

    June 1, 2019
    Stacey L. Gividen, DDSWhen you walk into your practice, you want things to run smoothly—no glitches, unexpected cancellations, staff conflicts, or equipment failures. Unfortunately...
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    Your guide to the 2019 intraoral scanner industry

    Chris Salierno, DDS
    June 1, 2019
    The market for intraoral scanners is evolving quickly. This one is powder-free, but it doesn’t work with a lot of clear aligner systems. That one is more expensive, but the speed...
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    How software automation can boost productivity at your practice

    June 1, 2019
    Daniel EastyYou know the list—those things in your dental office that take entirely too much of your valuable time, such as determining what patients are eligible from an insurance...
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    Things no one tells you before you buy an intraoral scanner

    George Mandelaris, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD
    June 1, 2019
    George A. Mandelaris, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD, discusses important considerations for doctors who are shopping for intraoral scanners.
    Figure 1: No. 28 crown that had fractured after root canal therapy was completed
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    A novel use for intraoral digital scanning: Digital files to the rescue

    June 1, 2019
    David Burt, DDS, FICOI, FICDDigital dentistry in the form of CAD/CAM, chairside milling, and more recently, digital scanning is becoming the norm rather than the exception when...
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    Successful social media strategies

    June 1, 2019
    Rita ZamoraPeople today expect easy access to information. They want that information when they want it and how they want it. They even expect this when it comes to dentistry....
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    Help your patients value and keep preventive appointments

    June 1, 2019
    Rachel Wall, BS, RDHPreventive hygiene appointments are a critical component of patients’ oral and overall health. Still, many patients don’t fully understand the benefits and...
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    6 steps to minimize failed appointments

    June 1, 2019
    Lois BantaBased on my calculations, it costs practices tens of thousands of dollars in lost production opportunity when patients cancel or no-show. Helping patients remain committed...
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    Cooperation makes great things happen

    June 1, 2019
    Jenny ReidWhat’s the one thing dental teams should encourage to help their practices and patients thrive? Cooperation. It’s the “one team, one dream” philosophy where everyone...
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    Ask Jay: How should I structure my morning huddle?

    June 1, 2019
    Do you have a question about managing your practice? What about growing your business or becoming a better business leader? If you have questions, Jay has answers. Email your...
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    No-shows, explained

    Graig Presti
    June 1, 2019
    I was having coffee with an old friend the other day who went through a divorce about a year ago. She’s now getting back in the dating game and told me that, despite all the new...
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    Transitions Roundtable

    June 1, 2019
    Question: I plan on acquiring a practice and creating an S corporation. What are the best ways to structure the practice loan? Edward C. Challberg, MBA, MST, CPA Acquiring a practice...
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    Survey says: Most dentists (51%) report good marketing results from this tactic...

    Joy Gendusa
    June 1, 2019
    At the end of every year, I survey my database of dental clients. There are currently 6,222 of them, though not all of them have a campaign in progress. The survey questions center...
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    Is bigger always better?

    June 1, 2019
    Ed Cooney, CPABigger isn’t necessarily better in dental practice. In fact, the most important factor in success is quality growth that puts service and staffing first.Affinity...
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    Phased dental care: Is it the right thing to do?

    June 1, 2019
    Gregory A. Winteregg, DDS I remember the first time a patient brought me a letter from an insurance company. For all intents and purposes, this letter indicated that I had “overdiagnose...
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    Teledentistry in action: It’s more than technology

    June 1, 2019
    Brant HermanI’m very pleased to kick off the first installment of an eight-part series titled “Teledentistry in action.” Teledentistry is an exciting technology that I want to...
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    Disability insurance: ‘You can’t afford not to have it’

    June 1, 2019
    Paul A. Medeiros, DMDI remember the day the insurance agent came to my house to review my insurance needs. I had just graduated from Tufts Dental School and married the light ...
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    Patient attrition: 3 steps to finding a hidden gold mine

    June 1, 2019
    Brett Wells, DDSFor most of us, “attrition” brings to mind parafunctional habits, occlusal guards, and worn dentition. However, there is another form of attrition that we should...
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    Nanodentistry

    Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS
    June 1, 2019
    The opportunity to witness the beginning of a pioneering development in technology is rarely encountered.1 Nanodentistry, the application of nanotechnology to dentistry, will ...
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    Advances in virtual reality software are creating opportunities for training dentists.
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    Rapidly converging technologies: A recap of IDS 2019

    Zachary Kulsrud
    June 1, 2019
    The International dental show (IDS), held every two years in Cologne, Germany, is a bellwether for the dental industry, and the 2019 installment was no exception. I was fortunate...
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    DE’s Advisory Board member profile: Kris Mendoza, DDS

    June 1, 2019
    Our editorial board helps us provide the latest and greatest information to our readers. Let’s meet one of them! Name: Kris Mendoza, DDS Practices at: Rocky Mountain Dental Anesthesia...
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    Here’s to the dental trailblazers!

    Chris Salierno, DDS
    June 1, 2019
    Thank goodness for the early adopters. We owe a great debt to the technologically inclined dentists who aren’t afraid to blaze new trails for the rest of us. Kudos to the key ...