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    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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    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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    Dr. Howard Glazer reviews products that can change the way you practice.
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    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, reviews an intraoral sandblaster, a universal restorative material, and a translucent fiber post system.

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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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    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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    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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    George A. Mandelaris, DDS, MS, FACD, FICD, discusses important considerations for doctors who are shopping for intraoral scanners.
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Advances in virtual reality software are creating opportunities for training dentists.
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    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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