All News

As hygienists, we respect our employer and further the doctor’s cornerstone role in the office and to the patients. For that reason, there are some topics hygienists feel uncomfortable bringing up; either because of this respect, for fear of coming off as needy or as a prima donna or blatantly put, the fear of being replaced.

Dentistry is a competitive field. If you want your practice to thrive so that you can enjoy your career and retire comfortably, it’s not enough to go with the flow. You need to take concrete steps to ensure the success of your dental practice.

In explaining a pretax transition, it is important to understand that there are really two types of dental practice transitions. The author explains.

A recent Dental Lab Products survey sought to learn the level of satisfaction that lab owners, technicians and other employees take in their careers. Here's what we found.

These stories were the most popular on DMD for the past week.

In Part 3 of our series on life insurance, we look at how to choose from the various options.

Our weekly look at must-read news stories for dentists.

The more training that dentists have, the better prepared they will be to handle those difficult situations that come up when they least expect them in the dental practice.

Remember, problems in the dental practice aren’t going to go away just because you put your head in the sand. Communication and creative problem solving are essential for a team to thrive.

In this installment of “I Use That,” we asked Dr. Arthur Volker, DDS, and his assistant, Clarissa Sing-Waller, about how they use KaVo Dental’s SONICflex Air Scaler.

MTA Flow is a bioactive powder and liquid/gel system consisting of an extremely fine, radiopaque, inorganic powder of tricalcium and dicalcium silicate which sets with a water-based gel.

According to the manufactuer, dental practices can use the Cavex Bite & White ABC Masterkit as an at-home means of supplementing in-office whitening, or as a convenient, time-saving alternative to in-office whitening, with minimal staff training required.

A review of data from the American Dental Association and other sources suggest dental income has increased over the past quarter-century, though many dental practices aren't working at capacity.

Thinking about retirement can bring a high level of uncertainty for anyone, but dentists face particular challenges and issues that can make this a time filled with anxiety.

Strategy Milling©’s new CEO Scott Mappin officially announced today the availability of (Noble or Precious) Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) substructures.

Do you want to improve telephone techniques in your dental practice? Here are seven of the most common mistakes practices make during patient calls and how to fix them.

It's been a very long time since the Euro and the US Dollar were this close in value, making now an ideal time price-wise to explore Europe.

For many workers, the 401(k) has become the default retirement plan (if they have any at all). Now, a new proposal is calling for the replacement of the 401(k) with a new national retirement system. Here are the details.

If you're in dental school you face a question: Do I become a general dentist, or specialize? Here's a look at some key factors you should consider.

Zahn Dental unveiled Novux, its comprehensive line of CAD/CAM equipment, at this year's Lab Day Chicago.

The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Core3daCADemy®, the educational arm of Core3dcentres®, held its most recent Hands-on "Accuracy and Efficiencies in 3Shape" Course March 4-5, 2016 in Toronto, ON.

Diversification is important to the long-term stability of any portfolio, but true diversification isn't uni-dimensional.

VOCO is excited to introduce Calcicur, a radiopaque water-based calcium hydroxide paste.

Henry Schein, Inc. today announced that it has donated more than $25,000 in health care products to the Henry Viscardi School at The Viscardi Center, a Long Island-based school for children with severe physical disabilities who often require life-sustaining medical treatment throughout the day.

Alexander Emil Ross, a former Austin dentist who spent nearly two decades on the run from authorities, was finally arrested in Panama and sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a young patient.

In Part 2 of our series on life insurance, we look at three different types of insurance, and explain how to choose between them.

When patients put off needed care, it not only affects their oral health; it also affects your practice's bottom line. Here are some strategies to deal with the issue.

With the new Sof-Lex™ Diamond Polishing System from 3M ESPE, you can can create a diamond paste-like gloss with just two steps, and without the paste.

SmearOFF™ by Vista Dental Products offers multiple benefits in one product, including removing smear layer and bacteria.