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  • Volume 101, Issue 10

    • Volume 101, Issue 10

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    Practice

    Take advantage of Section 179

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Practice owners have been provided with historically significant tax incentives through 2011, making this the right time to invest in your practice’s future.
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    Practice

    The embezzlement nightmare

    Oct. 1, 2011
    “I hate calls like that,” I thought as I hung up the phone. My heart ached for the caller. Another dentist discovered his long-time trusted employee ...
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    Practice

    Delivering tough conversations in dentistry with integrity (Part 2)

    Oct. 1, 2011
    If you missed the first part of this article, I would like to suggest that you go back to the September issue of DE and read it.
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    CAD/CAM and 3D Printing

    Interaction between nanoparticles and glass ceramic with a defined grit

    Oct. 1, 2011
    In the past 10 to 20 years, many advances have been made in the area of dental restoratives.

    More content from Volume 101, Issue 10

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    Cosmetic Dentistry and Whitening

    The metal-free practice scam

    Oct. 1, 2011
    If you have been to one of my lectures recently, you have heard me ask the audience, “Do you have a metal-free practice?”
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    Science & Tech

    Personalizing the practice with more digital tools

    Oct. 1, 2011
    In last month’s column, I offered my take on a pair of great technologies and how they helped me juggle my priorities in the dental office.
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    Practice

    The effects of health care reform

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Health care reform (HCR) began in 2010. Its implementation will require a joint effort of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Labor (DOL) ...
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    Dentures

    Unexpected impression extractions

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Welcome back! This month’s tip involves a method of making a definitive immediate denture impression on a patient with mobile teeth.
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    Practice

    Be interesting: Part 3

    Oct. 1, 2011
    It’s Jimmy BuffetT Day at Dr. Larry Winans’ dental office in the button-down community of Lewisburg, Pa. Larry and his team are in their parrot-head attire.
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    Science & Tech

    Digital dentistry: Is this the future of dentistry?

    Oct. 1, 2011
    The connotations of being past the year 2010 bring about thoughts of futuristic concepts as suggested by movies, the Internet, and a vast array of media.
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    Practice

    Ultimate team goal: Complete patient comfort

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Anyone who’s ever been to the Four Seasons Hotel or Nordstrom’s department store has experienced great customer service.
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    Science & Tech

    Fast track to improving oral health

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the American Dental Association’s Give Kids A Smile program, and help put their vision ...
    by Mickel (Mick) Malek, DDS
    Human Resources

    The dawn of the dental coordinator

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Why do we change? The evolving dental model for the 21st century must address shortfalls of past systems in the oral care delivery.
    by Scott Parrish
    Practice

    Principles to live by ... and run a business by

    Oct. 1, 2011
    For many businesses, most days are consumed by simply focusing on running smoothly and productively, with “big picture” thinking left for another time.
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    Practice

    Manage profitability with powerful practice- management software

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Every dental office team should consistently strive to become more productive and profitable.
    By Rick Hardt, DDS
    Money

    Codependency and cash flow

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Positive cash flow is something nearly everyone can get excited about.
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    CAD/CAM and 3D Printing

    Joplin dentist lauds support efforts

    Oct. 1, 2011
    It does no good to write about the Joplin, Mo., tornado that hit on May 22 without focusing on the volunteers and support we have received.
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    Practice

    Remind patients to use remaining insurance benefits

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Where has 2011 gone? Here it is October, and only two months are left until we enter 2012. Have you sent letters to your insurance patients ...