Volume 115, Issue 10 (November/December 2025)

Many dentists unknowingly overwhelm patients with jargon. Learn how to overcome the “curse of knowledge” and communicate complex procedures with clarity, empathy, and impact.

Your biggest ROI isn’t from equipment—it’s from your team. Discover how culture, engagement, and leadership directly fuel profitability and long-term success.

Discover how tax implications, broker fees, and sale structure can significantly reduce your net proceeds—and learn smart strategies to minimize the bite when selling your dental...

If you're worried about the downsizing process, here's how to navigate the process—from reducing hours to letting staff go—while staying compliant, minimizing risk, and maintaining...

Roger P. Levin, DDS, breaks down why traditional reviews often fall short—and how modern leadership, transparency, and year-round conversations can unlock real team performance...

Discover how gentle glycine air polishing is transforming cosmetic dentistry—offering safer biofilm removal, brighter smiles, and better long-term care for patients with restorations...

Dr. Joshua Austin reviews these dental products: Exocad Elite Level 1—The Drip course, Ease-In-Shields by Ultradent, and Carestream’s CS 9600 CBCT.

Master composite tooth preparation with proven, research-backed techniques. Dr. Gordon Christensen covers effective disinfection, desensitization, and pulp management methods ...

Effective hemostasis is critical for successful restorative dentistry. Dr. Neville Hatfield explores proven strategies—from pressure and topical agents to local anesthetics and...

Refine your esthetic workflow by mastering smile design from incisal edge to gingival margin. This step-by-step guide shows how to use clinical photos, ideal tooth proportions...

As AI transforms how patients search for local dentists, Yelp’s role in dental marketing is shifting. Learn when Yelp still drives real patient leads, how AI-powered search affects...

This dentist shares six proven principles for scaling your dental practice without sacrificing quality or values. From defining your mission to hiring for culture and planning...

Purposeful leadership drives commitment, collaboration, and better patient outcomes. The article details practical leadership approaches to boost employee engagement.

A free DentyVal valuation gave this dentist the confidence to negotiate 32% more for their practice.

Learn how to navigate the complexities of holiday bonuses, balancing merit, transparency, and team preferences, while understanding that genuine appreciation and consistent leadership...

Through a mix of real-world lessons and optimism, this article explores how aspiring dentists can still achieve private practice ownership by focusing on the fundamentals—patient...

Emergency room visits for dental pain are rising—and most are preventable. This dentist explains how teledentistry can reduce costly ER admissions, improve patient outcomes, and...

Profit leaks are draining your dental practice. Discover five hidden financial pitfalls, and the simple monthly strategies to protect cash flow and boost profitability.

Learn about advanced materials that facilitate durable, esthetic restorations with minimal sensitivity, featuring easy application, enhanced radiopacity, and superior handling...