The dental hiring crisis affects more than staffing—it impacts efficiency, patient experience, and practice profitability. Smarter training, streamlined workflows, and a strong workplace culture can reduce turnover and prevent team burnout.

Crown remakes cost more than a lab fee—they take up chair time, disrupt the schedule, and frustrate patients. A dental lab technician breaks down seven common causes of crown remakes and the clinical details dentists can check before sending the case.

Dr. Gordon Christensen explains why recurrent caries may be increasing around modern restorations and how new-generation glass ionomer materials can improve crown retention, reduce sensitivity, and support long-term clinical success.

Choosing whether to bond or cement a crown can impact long-term restoration success. This step-by-step guide outlines how to evaluate mechanical retention, prepare zirconia restorations, and use consistent cementation protocols for predictable clinical outcomes.

This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Brian and Pam sit down with Dr. Rick Huot to talk about something every dentist needs, but too many put off: financial planning with a purpose.

Every day, the front desk becomes the busiest place in a dental practice: Patients check in while the phone rings; someone needs insurance verification all while a parent asks about scheduling an appointment. 

 

AI is increasingly helping dental practices support overextended front desk teams by answering routine questions, capturing patient information, and responding when staff are busy.

 

To learn more about how you can transform your practice and your team, keep reading.