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Many dentists like the idea of managing their own money. It's certainly do-able. Here are some tips if you decide to go it alone.

One of the hot topics at this year's American Dental Association meeting will be sedation dentistry. One prominent dental health expert is hoping to educate members on the issue ahead of the meeting.

A response to the recent article that stated flossing did not help gum health.

Running an efficient dental practice is a complex job. Using dental practice management software that does not streamline the various daily aspects of your practices only adds further to that challenge.

The ADA Foundation and 3M today announced that 3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation for use during the 2017 Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program. The donation, which has an estimated fair market value of $250,000, will help Give Kids A Smile volunteers place more than 400,000 sealants on underserved kids’ teeth in 2017.

Every dentist in every office across the country has faced a difficult patient situation at one point, and while it may be awkward or even uncomfortable to face, it falls on the dentist – as the top clinician, the business owner and the CEO of the practice – to try and resolve the situation as peacefully and positively as possible.

Budgeting sounds simple -- and it is -- but only if you follow key rules.

A successful Phase 3 trial suggests dentists may soon be able to use a nasal spray instead of a syringe when numbing patients for procedures.

Bringing on an associate can be a great step for your practice-if you go about it correctly.

Learning to use job descriptions and performance reviews effectively can make for a more successful dental practice.

The United States FDA has issued a 510(k) clearance for 3Shape Abutment Designer, a functionality within 3Shape Dental System CAD/CAM software.

One practitioner shares how ClearCorrect easily and efficiently helped one patient become more confident in his smile.

You're in a foreign country, in the back seat of a grumpy cab driver's car, and the cab driver is refusing to follow directions. What do you do?

If you're putting together a budget, you may get tripped up with questions over how to deal with your mortgage payment and your unpredictable miscellaneous expenses.

As so-called "do-it-yourself" dentistry becomes popular online, dental experts warn the dangers far outweigh the potential cost savings.

Innovative dental products from around the world are set to debut at DenTech China, the country's leading dental trade show. Organized by Shanghai UBM Showstar Exhibition Co Ltd and celebrating its 20th anniversary in October 2016, DenTech China is expected to welcome over 700 exhibitors with an exhibition space of more than 50,000sqm. Spanning 12 categories, the event will welcome 47% of its exhibitors from overseas and bring together five international pavilions from Germany, Italy, Korea, the United States and Taiwan.

Are you up to date on the latest infection control practices - or is your practice making mistakes?

Are you up to date on the latest infection control practices - or is your practice making mistakes?

Most dentists accept that they need a website, but it can be difficult to maintain a site once it's up

A number of factors can determine whether or not a patient makes regular dental appointments. However, a Gallup survey found rates of regular dental appointments can vary greatly depending on the state.

Budgets aren't always fun, but they're a good way to organize your spending. Use these questions to guide you as you draft a budget.

The dentist uses every resource available to make sure that the patient’s teeth are strong, healthy, and beautiful while performing the restoration with the goal of minimum patient sensitivity. Take this quiz to see how much you know.

2016 kicked off to a wonderful start for The Catapult Group as we were asked to evaluate GC America’s new composite material, G-aenial Sculpt, a light-cured, universal nano-hybrid compactable composite. It is universal because it can be used for both anterior and posterior and yet, it is compactable. Dr. Lou Graham and the Catapult Group congratulates GC America in receiving The Catapult Vote of Confidence for G-aenial Sculpt.

There are many steps you can take to help prevent an internet scam. But if it happens to you, take these four steps to recover as quickly as possible.

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Here's a look at the top dental industry news from the past week.

The sheer volume of spam and malicious email makes computer security a daunting task. Luckily, following a few key tips will go a long way toward keeping you protected.

Cosmetic dentistry is one of the fastest-growing areas of the dental industry. Studies suggest it will continue to grow at a rapid pace.

A Japanese tooth decay treatment that doesn't involve drills or anesthetic is becoming more popular in the US.

A California dentist has taken a different path than most. He's now on the first wave of advocates for new technology, like tele-dentistry.