Volume 114, Issue 08 (September 2024)

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Universal and bioactive: The next generation of crown and bridge cements

Robert A. Lowe, DDS, FACD, FADI, FAGD, FASDA, FICD

Sept. 10, 2024

Dr. Robert A. Lowe presents two cases using Activa bioActive to cement an e.max crown and a Maryland ceramic bridge. This versatile material can be used for anterior and posterior...

How can dental employers handle the smell of cannabis on employees?

Human Resources

Addressing marijuana smell at work

Rebecca Boartfield, SHRM-SCP, and Alan Twigg

Sept. 10, 2024

The widespread legalization of cannabis presents a new set of problems for employers. What are their options for handling the smell in the office?

Practice

How SDF has impacted my dental procedure mix

Steven Duffin, DDS

Sept. 9, 2024

In part three of this series, Dr. Steven Duffin explores how the introduction of silver diamine fluoride has impacted the number of dental procedures and the spectrum of procedures...

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Science & Tech

Navigating the digital frontier: Transforming dentistry in the modern age

Margarita Tellez

Sept. 9, 2024

The journey into digital dentistry is rife with challenges and opportunities. These two authors share their experiences and expertise to help you navigate the technology to make...

Oral Medicine, Anesthetics, and the Oral/Systemic Connection

Can local anesthetic injections be painless?

Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, PhD, MSD

Sept. 6, 2024

You may be a wonderful dentist, but patients will be hesitant to return to you if your injections are painful. Dr. Gordon Christensen suggests some techniques and products to ...

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Practice

Smile by subscription: An evaluation of dental membership plans in the US

Sean G. Boynes, DMD, MS

Sept. 6, 2024

In-house dental membership plans are emerging as a significant practice builder. Learn more from this comprehensive evaluation of the costs, benefits, and overall impact of these...

Money

A closer look at common practice valuation approaches: Asset-based approach

Edward Ruvins, DDS, MBA, MS, MSAC, MSF

Sept. 5, 2024

In part two of this series, the authors review the asset-based approach to dental practice valuation, which is particularly useful when tangible assets play a significant role...

Retirement

How to decide when to sell your dental practice: Critical factors and strategies

Brannon Moncrief, principal/CEO of McLerran & Associates

Sept. 5, 2024

Selling your practice is a significant emotional and financial event, and one many dentists don’t prepare for. Get expert insights on how to select the right strategy and maximize...

Money

First half of 2024 results: Fact vs. fiction

Chip Fichtner, Cofounder and Principal of Large Practice Sales

Sept. 4, 2024

As the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department continue their formal inquiry into the impact of US health-care consolidation, launched in May 2024, it is time for every...

Practice

Dentinal hypersensitivity: Contemporary solutions for an age-old issue

Joy D. Void-Holmes, DHSc, BSDH, RDH

Sept. 4, 2024

Presenting as a short, sharp, sudden burst of pain, dentinal hypersensitivity (DH) can lead to considerable physical discomfort and psychological distress for patients. Here’s...

Science & Tech

Artificial intelligence in dental medicine: A fictitious case study in revolutionized patient care

Cami Tussie

Sept. 3, 2024

This fictitious case study explores the potential of AI in dental medicine, highlighting possibilities for change within both administrative and clinical practice.

Science & Tech

Optimizing dental technology for multiple practice locations

Lan Chi Le, DDS

Sept. 3, 2024

These two multipractice owners—a dentist and a hygienist—offer strategies on optimizing dental technology and explain the specific types that have helped them.

Dental Service Organizations

Conceptualizing and growing a dental management service organization

Jason M. Auerbach, DDS

Sept. 3, 2024

Can surgeon-led platforms thrive within large-scale health care? With his MSO, Dr. Jason Auerbach is challenging assumptions about oral surgery at scale.

Rising Stars Award

DE Rising Star Award Recipient: Akeyla Brown, DDS

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD

Sept. 1, 2024

DE's September Rising Star Award Recipient is Akeyla Brown, DDS.