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  • Volume 114, Issue 07 (July/August 2024)

    • Volume 114, Issue 07 (July/August 2024)

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    Science & Tech

    Pearls for Your Practice: The AeroPro Cordless Prophy System, the ELECTROmatic Premium, and the ReelMatrix Deep Margin Elevation Kit

    Joshua Austin, DDS, MAGD
    Sept. 3, 2024
    Explore the benefits of the AeroPro Cordless Prophy System, the KaVo ELECTROmatic Premium Handpiece Motor, and the Garrison ReelMatrix Deep Margin Elevation Bands!
    Science & Tech

    Mouth rinses, high blood pressure, and nitric oxide

    Scott Froum, DDS
    Aug. 29, 2024
    Antiseptic mouth rinses disrupt nitric oxide production in the mouth, potentially leading to elevated blood pressure. Why does this happen, and is there one mouth rinse that can...
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    Dentists must create a budget for their practice
    Money

    It’s essential to create a budget for your dental practice

    Robert S. Minch, DDS
    Aug. 21, 2024
    There's nothing sexy about making a budget, but it's absolutely essential to run a successful dental practice. Here's how to get started.
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    Sponsored

    Add value to your dental practice by adding revenue streams

    Brian Harris, DDS
    Aug. 19, 2024
    Look outside of dentistry for inspiration on how to attract patients, and then on how to keep them coming back.
    September of Office Manager Appreciation Month.
    Practice

    It’s almost time to celebrate your office management team

    Heather Colicchio
    Aug. 19, 2024
    The time is close to celebrate that all-important office management team—the ones you know your practice couldn't survive without—during Office Manager Appreciation Month in September...

    More content from Volume 114, Issue 07 (July/August 2024)

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    Money

    How dentists can sidestep their business blind spots

    Mark B. Murphy
    Aug. 17, 2024
    Everyone needs to acknowledge that they have blind spots. Not addressing these in your dental practice can lead to problems in your business.
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    You may find your next dental office manager in an unexpected place.
    Human Resources

    Best practice: Hire the friends you don’t know yet

    Emily Estrella
    Aug. 16, 2024
    Finding your next front office team member may not require "experience," but rather a personality that will blend seamlessly with your other team members.
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    Dental Service Organizations

    What happens if I don’t make it into a DSO?

    Gary Kadi
    Aug. 14, 2024
    Chances are you may not get into a DSO. Don't be discouraged. Here are four steps to focus on to increase your chances next time you apply.
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    Systems

    Is your new-patient journey choreographed or improvised?

    JoAn Majors, RDA, CSP, CVP
    Aug. 13, 2024
    The choreography of dancing can be applied to your dental practice. Knowing what's coming and how to plan will help things run smoothly.
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    Marketing

    How partnering with your local gym can help you attract new dental patients

    Michael Arias
    Aug. 10, 2024
    Learn more about how a partnership with your local gym can help you tap into a community of potential new patients who are already proactive about their health and wellness.
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    Restorative Dentistry

    Advances in direct composite placement

    Lauren Yasuda Rainey, DDS
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Creating predictable, anatomic direct composite restorations is made easier with new advances in materials and techniques. Lauren Yasuda Rainey, DDS, describes three specific ...
    Science & Tech

    Reducing or eliminating caries on crown margins

    Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD
    Aug. 9, 2024
    Are you seeing more crowns with caries on the margins? Dr. Gordon Christensen explains why using conventional glass ionomer or resin-modified glass ionomer cement can reduce caries...
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    Practice

    Indoor air quality in the dental setting: The new gold standard to protect your patients and staff

    Nicholas M. Kavouklis, DMD
    Aug. 8, 2024
    With dental practices being some of the least healthy places to work, indoor air quality is imperative. Learn more about an air purification system that will protect your patients...
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    Rising Stars Award

    DE Rising Star Award Recipient: Ashley Chung, DDS

    Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD
    July 1, 2024
    Ashley Chung, DDS, is the July/August 2024 DE Rising Star.