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    • Volume 115, Issue 1 (January 2025)

    Katie reflects the dental practice's voice and brand in her interactions with patients at the front desk.
    Jan. 28, 2025
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    Jan. 24, 2025
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    IDSO partnerships are revolutionizing the dental industry, offering dentists a unique opportunity to build generational wealth while retaining control of their practices. Discover...
    Jan. 17, 2025
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    Dentists can treat sleep apnea differently than they have been with oral applicance therapy, not night guards.
    Have you been treating sleep apnea the wrong way? Possibly. Find out why oral appliance therapy is better than traditional night guards.
    Jan. 13, 2025
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    Is it possible to be the “best” dentist while attracting patients who value high-quality care? Mastering advanced skills through targeted CE courses is key for dentists aiming...
    Jan. 10, 2025
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    Artificial intelligence is a useful tool for your practice, but it's not without disadvantages and risks. Learn about AI before using it in your business.
    Jan. 10, 2025
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    Community cannot just develop on its own. We must work to identify commonality of thought and attract similar practitioners. Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan talks to several leaders and...
    Jan. 9, 2025
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    Dreaming of owning a dental practice but worried about student debt? Specialized health-care bankers can help new dentists secure financing, manage cash flow, and create a successful...
    Jan. 7, 2025
    Figure 2: Consider the potential occlusal significance of this clinical situation: a worn class I composite needing replacement on the second molar, a rock-hard, nonwearing zirconia crown on the first molar, and a natural premolar tooth.
    Occlusion continues to be a forgotten area of dentistry. Dr. Gordon Christensen says it’s time to upgrade your occlusion knowledge and implement more occlusal prevention and treatment...
    Jan. 7, 2025
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    In this month’s Pearls for Your Practice, Dr. Joshua Austin reviews a debonding kit, light-cure adhesive, and an IPR system.
    Jan. 1, 2025
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    Before committing to a DSO partnership, discover how to avoid financial pitfalls and secure your future by understanding the risks of overpromised equity returns and the critical...
    Jan. 1, 2025
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    Some best practices in dentistry could be considered "hidden" because they're not usually measured. However, once identified and managed, they can have a big impact on practice...
    Jan. 1, 2025
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    Stephanie Stephan, DDS, is the January 2025 DE Rising Star!
    Jan. 1, 2025
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    DE Chief Editor Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz shares her thoughts in the January 2025 issue.
    Jan. 1, 2025
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    Learn how to build a highly profitable and fulfilling dental practice by focusing on retention, relationships, and personalized patient experiences—because it's not about how ...
    Jan. 1, 2025