Volume 116, Issue 5 (May 2026)

Health and mindset play a critical role in dental practice success, influencing leadership, team performance, and financial outcomes. Prioritizing physical wellness and mental...

Bank approval alone isn’t enough to justify a dental practice purchase. True readiness requires evaluating personal leadership capacity, financial stability, and life circumstances...

Cortisol-driven stress plays a critical role in periodontal inflammation, healing, and patient behavior. Understanding stress patterns and optimizing scheduling and care strategies...

As consolidation accelerates and buyer demand intensifies, especially among growth-oriented practices, timing and strategic alignment could significantly impact long-term financial...

Learn about the benefits of integrating Solea Perioguide into dental practices, including expanded treatment capabilities, improved periodontal health, and enhanced collaboration...

This month, Dr. Joshua Austin reviews Surgical Guide 3 by SprintRay, FunnelVac by Practicon, and Evanesce Bulk Cure by Clinicians Choice.

Burnout, chronic pain, and lost passion don’t have to define a dental career. Prioritizing physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social wellness can restore energy, sharpen...

New research is clarifying how periodontal disease may contribute to systemic inflammation, microbiome disruption, and chronic disease risk. The article explores what those mechanisms...

This year’s Dental Economics–Levin Group survey reveals the forces reshaping practice viability—flat production, rising overhead, staffing shortages, declining reimbursements,...

Being great with patients doesn’t offset the chaos a disruptive employee can unleash on your team, productivity, and practice culture. Addressing (or removing) toxic behavior ...