Volume 113, Issue 6 (June 2023)

Together with our publishing team, board members work to improve DE and make it an essential resource for dentists and the dental industry. This month's featured member is Joshua...

Thinking of joining a DSO? As you decide what a good deal looks like for you, consider these three ideas.

The tools to help you create and keep wealth are offered at the DE Principles of Practice Management conference, "The secrets of successful dentists for creating wealth," this...

Many dentists feel the pressures that belonging to dental insurance plans often bring. Looking at PPOs through this adviser’s lens may help you make better choices for your practice...

Dr. Gordon Christensen has some suggestions for a reader whose enthusiasm for dentistry is waning. If you’re feeling the same way, these ideas could help you, too.

There are lots of things that can go right (and wrong) during a financial conversation with dental patients. Preparation is critical. Here are seven tips to help you make the ...

In Dr. Joshua Austin's latest interview, learn what makes The Protocol a unique course offering and how its founders maintain a successful small partnership.

Q-Finishers are finishing burs that combine steps of finishing so you can save steps, costs, and time, all while getting a better surface texture for resin composite restorations...

Can you imagine practicing dentistry without feeling the burden of inflation? A group practice partnership can offer three strong benefits for you, your practice, and your patients...

Dental practices are in the business of providing care, and care is not something that can be automated. How can you leverage high tech so you can still deliver care that’s high...

When Julie Charlestein first became a dental CEO, she faced a number of obstacles to carve her own path. She has since seen a significant gender shift she hopes can serve as a...

The value of dental practices continues to increase, as does consolidation of practices with IDSOs and DSOs. Here are some ways an IDSO can help your practice while allowing you...

Cosmetic dentists must create the “perfect smile” for patients—without anyone being able to tell that it’s not original. These three steps can help make your smile makeover cases...

Orofacial pain specialists can help dentists solve the mystery of unexplained facial pain. They can provide relief to patients who might otherwise go undiagnosed and untreated...

Owning your own dental practice means knowing its life cycle, then planning appropriately for each stage. If you're in the early stages, here is some helpful guidance.

William P. Prescott, JD, EMBA, shares his advice on associate situations involving salaries based on productivity, consideration of partnerships, and planning for retirement.

No one wants to cut their career short due to injury. But it's well-known how hard dentistry is on the body. Follow these ergonomic tips to stay healthy.

As part of their DEI practices, employers must ensure that compensation practices are equitable and satisfying, and regularly evaluate employees for growth potential.

Practice Intelligence works on practice data to give you insights into your patients’ dental needs and ways to work efficiently and increase profitability. Learn more.

Everyone in business relies on their income statement. It's a snapshot in time to help you know immediately the incoming and outgoing money.

Planning your exit strategy now and keeping it up to date will ensure you move on under the best possible circumstances.

No one likes to come to work when it’s not fun or fulfilling. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This dentist shares tips on how to make your practice one where team members ...

The authors look at recent studies showing an increase in oral cancer rates due to rising alcohol consumption stemming from pandemic-related anxiety and stress.