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The dental hiring crisis affects more than staffing—it impacts efficiency, patient experience, and practice profitability. Smarter training, streamlined workflows, and a strong...
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Videos

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Liam Brenner, the CEO of Alatus Solutions, joins Dr. Pamela Maragliano to talk about the latest DentalPost Salary Survey and the standout points it brings this year.
March 4, 2026
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Get the inside scoop about TheraBreath's New Toothpaste Line from hygienist Ashleigh, one of TheraBreath's professional educators. She gives us everything we need to know and ...
March 3, 2026
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Leading Clinician and Educator, Annie Walters, MSDH, RDH reviews calculus removal. She discusses quick and easy techniques to help hygienists and patients. As an expert practitioner...
March 3, 2026
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In this video, Dr. Nunez explains what defines a universal composite, the features clinicians value most, and what makes Quantium™ different. He also discusses clinical performance...
March 3, 2026

Practice

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Learn how specialist practices often overlook a significant portion of referrals due to poor tracking and follow-up. Implementing a pipeline system, aging referrals, and assigning...
Sept. 11, 2026
MBA frameworks can uncover hidden constraints in capacity, scheduling, and profitability. Here's how to use them—without getting an MBA.
Sept. 9, 2026
A busy dental practice doesn’t always translate to financial success. Explore how dentists can improve practice efficiency, build long-term practice value, manage profitability...
Sept. 4, 2026
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Structured, repeatable customer service system can drive referrals, improve case acceptance, boost online reviews, and increase practice revenue—and it provides practical strategies...
Aug. 28, 2026

Clinical + Tech

Explore four new products advancing gingival health, from regenerative materials and restorative innovations to AI-powered visualization. See how these developments offer new ...
Oct. 2, 2026
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Learn whether backlinks still matter for your dental practice in 2026. Discover how AISO changes link strategy and which links actually drive new patient visibility.
Sept. 24, 2026
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 ...
Sept. 11, 2026
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Successful same-day digital dentistry starts with predictable tissue control. Laser-assisted soft-tissue management helps create ideal scanning conditions for accurate restorations...
Sept. 9, 2026

Money

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Embezzlement
Understanding the warning signs of fraud and embezzlement can strengthen safeguards such as financial reconciliation, segregation of duties, and regular oversight. Dental practice...
Sept. 15, 2026
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EBITDA
As dental practices face growing pressure to improve margins, an overemphasis on EBITDA can lead to cost-cutting that ultimately undermines patient care, team engagement, and ...
Sept. 13, 2026
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IDSO partnerships can give dental practice owners upfront liquidity, reduced administrative burdens, and long-term wealth-building opportunities. Compare three IDSO partnership...
Aug. 12, 2026
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Dentists often delay ownership due to fear or uncertainty, but data shows that waiting years reduces lifetime earnings significantly. The piece advocates for informed, decisive...
Aug. 6, 2026

Learning Resources

See how Signature Dental Partners uses Overjet AI to build patient trust and strengthen clinical consistency—with Costa Verde Dental reporting doubled production in one year.
Oct. 2, 2026
Digital imaging changed how dentistry works. Now it’s documentation’s turn. Discover how ambient AI can help your practice spend less time on notes and more time on patient care...
Oct. 2, 2026
Dentistry's toughest conversations — patient trust, provider documentation, payer decisions — all start with the same radiograph. AI doesn't replace the clinician. It gives everyone...
Oct. 2, 2026
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What if you could unlock 10-11x the value of your dental practice without selling to a DSO or private equity? Join Dr. Brady Frank for a practical workshop on ESOPs, tax-advantaged...
July 23, 2026