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  • Volume 113, Issue 1 (January 2023)

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    The frustrating challenge of zirconia crowns coming off continues to be a significant problem in dentistry. Dr. Gordon Christensen suggests several methods to reduce or eliminate...
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    Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to work in a dental practice where joy is evident? Here are some ways you can connect with team members and foster a spirit of joy.
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    Dr. Joshua Austin chats with Dr. Ashish Patel, who shares how remote workers have become a great asset for him in getting through the dental staffing shortage.
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    Are you a bit antsy about the coming year? Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz shares some good news to help you and your practice see the new year in a positive light.
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    Learn about this resin composite material that gives durable results to high-caries-risk patients.

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    When asked about their practice's case acceptance rate, many dentists quote the rate for low-cost services. But is that accurate?
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    Joshua Austin says there is no more important piece of equipment in a modern dental practice than a curing light and that Valo X is an "amazing choice" as a practice's workhorse...
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    At the start of each new year, all practice owners have the best intentions of meeting new goals but often end up falling short. This year, try putting your goals in writing to...
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    Inflation, dentistry, and ... lemonade? Learn how this author's first lessons from childhood about running a business can help you make prudent choices now.
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    Given the extreme changes in the last few years and the likelihood of more upheaval, you need to be able to anticipate changes and develop strategies to respond to those changes...
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    Advisor Kevin Cumbus has some advice for those looking to sell in 2023: act now. The market is frothy with buyers and Q1 of 2023 promises to be a buying frenzy.
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    Learn why Dr. Joshua Austin touts this product as "a great choice for cases where we want to go above and beyond for tremendous esthetic results."
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    David Phelps, DDS, provides ideas to take control of your financial future in a time of inflation so that you can enjoy a worry-free retirement lifestyle in the years ahead.
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    How did the staffing crisis impact dentistry? Who might be quitting their jobs this year? Learn this and more in our exclusive coverage of the 2023 DentalPost Salary Survey Report...
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    In this series, Dr. Roland Caire, Jr., explores the many facets of DSOs: the good, the bad, and the ugly. In this installment, learn about some of DSOs' advantages and how those...
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    Rising dental school debt, interest rates, and inflation have changed the game—but owning your own practice is still possible. Here’s how.
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    Few dentists today have worked in an inflationary period such as the one we’re currently in. What’s the best way forward?
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    Selling a private practice to a corporate buyer has its benefits and risks. Recognizing and managing the risks up front is essential for a successful practice transfer.
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    In these case studies, Drs. Douglas A. Young and Michael D. Nelson share best practices for restoring high-caries-risk patients using a glass-hybrid restorative material.
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    US inflation is increasing at about 8% annually. This is significant for practices, but it's not all doom and gloom—there are commonsense strategies that can help you increase...