Dentsply Professional donates $5,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Men younger than 30, over 70 at particular risk, study shows
An inside look at how a dentist's wife gets along in the dental office.
Why do team meetings often seem to be confrontational? Dr. Sheri Doniger describes an effective system she uses in her practice where her team talks about yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
When you are not tied to your chair doing monotonous daily tasks at the front desk, you open your schedule to so many possibilities. Dayna Johnson talks about some of the ways you can increase productivity and profitability in ways you may not have considered before.
Tomorrow's SMILES turns a teen's life around by providing critical dental treatment to eliminate pain and suffering.
Claudia Pohl, CDA, RDA, FADAA, BVEd, president of the American Dental Assistants Association, talks about the qualities of a good dental assistant, and spurs her colleagues on to self-improvement.
The Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. (DANB) recently honored Betty Doss, CDA, RDA, at the Texas Dental Assistants Association (TDAA) General Assembly for 50 years of DANB certification.
Three early 2012 must-read articles by Lynne Slim, RDH, that were published by RDH magazine in 2012.
There's no doubt about it — dental assisting can be stressful. Lisa Newburger, LISW-S tells you how to keep your balance in work and life.
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry among charter organizations to partner with Motion Picture Licensing Corporation.
Director's Message: The 'active' dental leader harnesses emotional energy and focus. Kristine Hodsdon, RDH, notes how technology slices into our time and offers guidelines for staying focused.
RDH eVillage survey asks dental hygienists about additional fees dental practices may be charging.
Jim Stahl brings nearly 30 years of experience in the health-care industry to position.
Approximately $1.2 million in free dental care provided during two-day event in Modesto, Calif.
Visitors who “like” company’s page may win one of 60 Venus Diamond composite kits.
Dr. Brady Frank, inventor of the OsteoConverter and pioneer of the No-Drill Implant Technique, has received the award for top dentist in the field of implantation.
Kit simplifies seating of full-contour, all-ceramic restorations
The implications of snapping pictures inside a practice can go beyond other patients getting a little irritated.
Here is a listing of the free samples and special offers that appeared in the May 2012 issue of Dental Economics.
Here is a compilation of videos featuring Dr. Gordon Christensen answering questions from readers.
Dr. Gordon Christensen says you must get very specific in your research of the quality of dental materials from laboratories in other countries. Some use materials cleared by the FDA and some do not.
Kristine Hodsdon, RDH, BS, director of RDH eVillage, dissects the concept of a team and outlines a process you can use to build — and more importantly, keep — a highly effective team who is invested in your success.
Glenn Lombardi explains what you are likely to find online about your dental practice in a Google search. Even if the information is not very positive, take heart — you can control what prospective patients view about your practice. Here’s how.
Brian Hufford, CPA, CFP, says a lifetime of good habits leads to freedom from financial worries. Here, he explains the conscious alignment of needs, wants, and savings that has to happen first.
Misty Absher Clark from Jameson Management tells you how to use the cover photo on your Facebook page to your best advantage. She gives you some ideas to get you going on the new Facebook timeline feature.
Here is a compilation of Dr. Joe Blaes' Pearls For Your Practice®.
Dr. Joe Blaes, editor of Dental Economics, reviews WAMkey crown remover from Golden Dental Solutions.
Dr. Zackary T. Faber explains how the Incognito Appliance System from 3M Unitek is a major improvement over lingual appliances of the past and a giant leap forward in orthodontic technology. Because both the wires and brackets are individually manufactured for each patient, tooth movements are predictable and eliminate the most difficult part of conventional lingual appliances — the orthodontic finishing of each individual case.
Dr. Iman Sadri says the highest nonclinical barometer in any successful dental treatment is patient satisfaction. He takes a realistic view of clear orthodontic aligners and suggests that promising less than you can give and delivering more than you promise is one doctrine in the book of perfection for Invisalign.
A proper transfer of immigrant patients is essential for a smooth transition in the orthodontic treatment process, especially with an increasingly mobile society. Dr. Claudia L. Cruz, DDS, MPH, suggests that well-defined guidelines are essential to streamline the process for orthodontic external transfer patients.
This article from the Canadian-based journal Oral Health presents a fixed lingual treatment protocol for mandibular incisor crowding that is simple, esthetic, and produces minimal side effects with respect to the overall occlusion.
Includes enhancements to Versailles manufacturing facility and new offices in Dayton, Ohio.
50% of practices are still not using digital systems
WorldLink Services introduces HDLTV, and dentists can use personalized lobby videos to educate patients
