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  • Volume 113, Issue 8 (August 2023)

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    As insurance plans continue to refuse to negotiate with dentists, many in-network doctors have started to drop their dental insurance contracts.
    As insurance plans continue to refuse to negotiate with dentists, many in-network doctors have started to drop their contracts and shift to a fee-for-service model. Learn more...
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    As interest rates continue to climb, dental practice owners are feeling the squeeze. Now is the time to look for ways to maximize your cash so you can continue to successfully...
    DE Advisory Board Amrita Patel
    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 Amrita...
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    Office managers have a unique and important role in a dental practice. This September (and beyond), don't forget to show your appreciation!
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    Dental practice consolidation is accelerating, and larger practices are still achieving multiple qualified bidders and record values across the country. Learn the practice traits...

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    Don't listen to all the conventional savings advice. Investing in your business will carry you to success, not saving and obsessing about the bottom line.
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    Marketing tells the story of your dental practice.
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    Respecting your patients’ time is crucial for reducing stress and becoming more profitable. Here are some steps you can take to make sure your office is an on-time office.
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    A new generation of dentists is riding the AI wave and revolutionizing dentistry as they buy outdated practices. This change is benefitting both the industry and patients.
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