Volume 114, Issue 10 (November/December 2024)

It's time for dentists to learn more about fluoride. Scientific evidence raises critical questions about the safety and efficacy of fluoridated water, particularly concerning ...

Local anesthesia is, unfortunately, a necessary part of dentistry, and it’s a focal point in almost every appointment. Dr. Neville Hatfield shares tips on how he virtually eliminates...

There are a lot of details when selling your practice. These questions cover some of the issues you may not have thought of.

It is clear zirconia is taking the place of most other fixed prosthodontic materials and will continue to do so. But zirconia is a developing technology. Dr. Gordon Christensen...

The Colgate Optic White Professional Take-Home Whitening Kit offers a blend of efficacy, convenience, and patient comfort that distinguishes it as a premier option in the realm...

This case study looks at how smart inventory cabinets can solve two headaches common in many dental practices—workflow efficiency and inventory.

Boosting production in dental practices may feel overwhelming, but the 1% solution offers a manageable path by focusing on small, incremental improvements that can add up to significant...

Invisible dental support organizations (IDSOs) are emerging as a lucrative partnership option for dentists to diversify assets and capitalize on current valuations despite economic...

The dental industry’s dual-payer problem has the power to be alleviated by AI-driven technologies that can enhance efficiency and patient experience.

Thirty years ago, many of the best dentists were in solo practice, but today, there are a myriad of options to choose from. Partnerships, associateships, groups, DSOs... is one...

If you want to grow your practice, you must embrace sales training. Your ethics will remain intact, and the community will come to know you as a straight shooter who wants to ...

Technology has transformed the landscape of dentistry. Here’s some advice from two dentists on how they make decisions to purchase technology and the types of technology they ...

There's no denying insurance is tricky. But if you prepare for a new network with these questions, things will go much smoother.

Emergency departments have become stops for dental emergencies that could have been avoided in the first place. What progress is being made in this area?

Author Richard H. Madow, DDS, critiques overused phrases and jargon in dentistry, encouraging dentists to focus on clear communication, patient care, and sustainable practice ...

How would your day-to-day change if you began to focus on being productive rather than being busy?

Derek M. Cornetta, DDS, FAGD, is the November/December 2024 DE Rising Star.

As though submitting dental claims hasn't been challenging enough, AI has added a new hurdle to submitting claims. Here's what you need to do to ensure payment.