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    • Volume 113, Issue 2 (February 2023)

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    Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS
    March 2, 2023
    Ditron Dental USA learned from and adopted manufacturing technologies from their automotive and aerospace divisions to create their Ultimate and MPI implants.
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    Dr. Howard Glazer reviews the Compex HD from AdDent, Biodentine XP from Septodont, and FiteBac Antimicrobial Cavity Cleanser from Largent Health.
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    For practice owners interested in selling but retaining leadership and practice individuality, an IDSO could be the answer.
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    Amy Morgan
    Feb. 28, 2023
    Feeling the pinch of these times? Don't be enticed by quick solutions. Author Amy Morgan says she is "100% certain" following these 4 actions will protect your practice from instability...
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    How does this product make Joshua Austin's life easier—and shade-taking a no-brainer?

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    Learn how this universal composite restorative material helps Joshua Austin "look like I'm more talented than I actually am."
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    Mark B. Murphy
    Feb. 21, 2023
    Accountants, hygienists, schedulers, and much more. How do you get the right advisors to help you run your business? Here's what to look for when adding these important team members...
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    Many dentists prefer to focus on patient care and delegate cash management to a team member. This is a dire mistake. Take charge of your financial statements!
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    Kyle Stanley, DDS
    Feb. 20, 2023
    Dentists may be behind the curve in adopting artificial intelligence, but they’re swiftly catching up. Here’s how and why dentistry will make AI ubiquitous in health care.
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    One powerful method to reduce stress and improve outcomes in esthetic dentistry is via rubber dam isolation. Here's how you can make the rubber dam a “second assistant” in your...
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    The 12 components of a comprehensive case note will go a long way in defending you from litigious patients or disciplinary action from state dental boards. Here's what to know...
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    Using this technique that congregates the benefits of a direct composite layering approach with those of indirect veneers can help clinicians achieve optimal shade matching, marginal...
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    Zirconia crowns are well known as the most-used ceramic restoration in dentistry. Dr. Gordon Christensen provides some potential solutions for a few of their most important challenges...
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    Tom Brooks
    Feb. 10, 2023
    If, like many dentists, you believe the value of your practice is based on a rule of thumb, you’re likely underestimating your practice’s value.
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    Rebecca Kilibarda
    Feb. 10, 2023
    When a DSO approaches you with a deal, do your homework before taking their offer. They may not always have your best interests in mind.
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    Marty Jablow, DMD
    Feb. 9, 2023
    Composite veneers are coming back in vogue due to advances in digital technology. Dentists can enhance a patient’s smile with minimal biologic risk to the teeth and predictable...
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    David Schwab, PhD
    Feb. 9, 2023
    Are you wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of selling your practice to a DSO? The SWOT analysis can help you decide.
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    In this series, Dr. Roland Caire, Jr., explores the many facets of DSOs: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here, breaks down 6 "pros" for joining a DSO, and explains why there ...