Volume 111, Issue 11 (November 2021)

Dr. Gordon Christensen says that flowable composite resins are not a valid substitute for fully filled restorative resins. Here, he takes an in-depth look at flowable composites...

Implants are often placed in mouths of people who lost their teeth due to poor oral hygiene. How can we get them to change their bad habits to prevent implant failure? A mouthrinse...

Modern digital workflows allow simple and predictable creation of custom healing abutments and reduced patient visits to differentiate your surgical specialty practice and provide...

Digital workflows provide tangible advantages in both orthodontic and restorative cases. Shaun Keating, president and CEO of Keating Dental Lab, offers three helpful tips as you...

Simple, effective, and profitable, hard mouth guards may be the most neglected procedure among the vast panoply of modern dental wonders.

Author's note: Levin Group has reviewed and prioritized hundreds of strategies to increase practice production. Each month, we highlight a powerful idea ranked in order of priority...

Dr. Gregori Kurtzman explains how accurate impressions of implants are necessary to prevent complications and ensure accuracy of the final prosthesis. The result is an improved...

Have you heard of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards? Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz explains what it is, why you need to know about it, and who the 2021 winners are.

It's easy to cruise through life feeling invincible, but no one is. Have you done the work to make sure your loved ones and business will be financially secure if something happened...

Dr. Susan McMahon presents two case studies using VisCalor bulk-fill composite and offers her clinical tips for successful restorative outcomes.

Dr. Bradley M. Pinker made the choice to upgrade to a robotic system for implant procedures, and it's made a huge difference in his practice in many ways.

Competitive wages and benefits are essential, but it takes more to attract and retain a quality team. Your practice needs to set itself apart from the practice down the street...

Holiday marketing sets you up for success in the new year. Here are three marketing tips for taking advantage of this opportunity to establish yourself as a household name.

Dr. Frank LaMar says dentists owe it to their patients to take time to analyze their individual risk factors, as well as treatment objectives, to ensure the treatment path chosen...

There has to be a modern way to test an autoclave, right? There sure is, and the good folks at 3M have done it.

Money solves a lot of problems, right? But more money via a bonus system may not be the answer to motivate your team. What will?

Dr. Matthew Wimmer discusses digital treatment planning for a fully guided anterior implant along with a completely prefabricated provisional restoration that will not need to...

Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD, explains why Munchies Vibe is a great tool to help make those tough clear aligner cases more predictable.

Learn why Simplishade can make your life easier while saving your practice from waste and increased overhead.

Cyberattacks are an all-too-common (and expensive) situation for dental practices today. John Bruggemann says a solid strategy based on knowing your enemies and building your ...

Peri-implantitis is a problem in nearly 50% of implants placed. What can you and your patients do to be in the "good" half with no problems?

Your patients chose YOU. Now let them know they made the right choice by offering the best service and empathy, and even understanding the personality type you're dealing with...

Just when dentists are hoping to return to normal, staff may be burned out from the last year. There are ways to boost morale and help everyone have fun again.

Many dentists are tired of how poorly insurance companies treat them and they're ready to get out. But it's important to properly prepare so you don't lose your business in the...