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    • Volume 113, Issue 3 (March 2023)

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    Jeffrey C. Hoos, DMD
    March 30, 2023
    Communicating effectively is a skill that can be learned. How we communicate can make all the difference in our lives and the lives of the people around us.
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    Dental professionals tend to be planners, but one crucial task some fail to consider is estate planning. Here's what you need to know to protect your assets and plan for your ...
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    David Phelps, DDS
    March 27, 2023
    If you'd like to retire on your terms, without the roller coaster ride known as Wall Street, then it's time to break from the status quo and take charge of your money and future...
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    You’re likely feeling the effects of recent financial market fluctuations in your investment portfolio. Consider investing in bitcoin—it could be the boost you need to offset ...
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    We can’t always accurately estimate time in the busyness of a dental operatory. One way to manage this is to use an adhesive that predicts shortcomings and makes up for it. Clearfil...

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    The dental M&A market follows a certain pattern. Understanding and interpreting the rhythm is key to selling at the right time.
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    Working interviews and skills assessments are both popular methods of testing out a would-be employee, but which is the most effective?
    Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD
    If you’re a young dentist or dental student, the subject of retirement planning may seem counterproductive or at the least untimely. But no matter what point you're in your career...
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    Joshua Austin talked with Mike McKenna from PhotoMed to ask him about the state of photography in dentistry and for some basic advice about getting better photos.
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    Gary Salman
    March 20, 2023
    Dental practices that are victims of a ransomware attack suffer a significant loss of business continuity, revenue, and patient trust that can be devastating. Here’s what you ...
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    If the time is getting near to sell your dental practice, take these steps to increase its value. This makes it more attractive to buyers and puts more money in the seller's pocket...
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    The position of sterilization assistant requires no previous training and can greatly boost practice productivity.
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    Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS
    March 17, 2023
    Available soon: a “Fitbit”-type of technology in the mouth that tracks oral health. It's expected to have a phenomenal impact on caries risk assessment (and more).
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    New isn't always better. Dr. Gordon Christensen looks at four areas in dentistry where historic techniques are being challenged by new ones.
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    Jay Geier
    March 13, 2023
    How much better might your business be doing today had you benefited from more advice along the way? Surround yourself with advisors who specialize in their fields—just as you...
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    Learn why these are Joshua Austin's go-to instruments for almost any direct composite procedure.
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    William Sever, MBA
    March 13, 2023
    It's easy to roll with vendor rate increases without noticing, but taking the time to track rates could save your practice a lot of money in the long run.
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    Embedding DEI into practice operations greatly benefits your employees and patients.The time is now!
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    Sharyn Weiss, MA
    March 3, 2023
    How do you inspire your employees to change? There are ways to communicate that motivate—and others that do the opposite. Learn about the CPR approach and why it could change ...