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These five stories were the most read at Dentist's Money Digest over the past week.

Our weekly roundup of the top dentist-related news of the week.

As a dentist, you're not just running a practice; you're running a small business. That means that success is predicated on doing a lot of things right beyond caring for teeth. Having a good website is one of them.

St. Petersburg is worthy of an entire vacation. But if you are on a cruise and only have a day or two, use this article to hit the highlights.

Nobody likes to get audited, but audits are a fact of life. Lower your odds of an audit with these tips.

VITA North America has launched a new website where dentists and lab technicians can submit their best before-and-after cases using VITA products.

At the Greater New York Dental Meeting last fall, AMD Lasers announced that it was expanding into the hard-tissue dental laser market. The company then officially launched the LiteTouch all-tissue laser at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting to much fanfare at its booth as well as at a product launch reception on Feb. 26 at the Hilton | Asmus Contemporary Art Gallery in Chicago.

The author says a dental assistant needs to ask if this is something truly that needs to be addressed. If so, then it’s his or her duty to see it through.

How i-CAT 3D imaging technology helped diagnose and correct constricted airways for a young girl, her siblings and her father. Dr. Robert Kaspers’ orthodontic office in Illinois handled the treatment.

Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning process.

Argen Corporation has announced it has acquired Solid Dental Technologies, a dental laboratory in Utah.

Posterior maxillary restorations have reportedly never been easier. Watch how this revolutionary base composite flows and self-levels, adapting to the anatomy of the proximal box and providing a smooth interface for the overlying restoration. SDR™ technology reduces polymerization stress by up to 60 percent, allowing bulk fills up to 4 mm.

A new study boosts the case for fluoride in water, showing a market increase in tooth decay when fluoride was removed from a water system in Alberta.

A new study looks at the makes and models of cars that receive the most (and fewest) traffic tickets.

A Nevada dentist followed in his father's footsteps, then guided the family's dental practice to a major expansion. He says foresight and a solid team have helped bring success.

Life insurance may seem like an afterthought, but having insurance, and having the right kind and amount of insurance, is a critical piece of your overall financial strategy.

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.

Executives can have excellent schooling and their IQ is out the roof, but something separates those who have stellar careers and those who end up working for the stars.

In short, the leader decides what should happen and the manager makes it happen.

Although you can follow all the mandated HIPAA standards, leaving one small crack in your dental practice's physical security can open the door for a cyber security breach.

In recent months, gum disease has been linked to increasing number of major health problems - and researchers have now discovered another illness to add to the list.

Once you begin taking steps toward improvement within your dental practice, you can start keeping your profits in your practice and out of the toilet. Here are six ways to do that.

At this year's Chicago Midwinter Meeting, 3Shape announced updates to their most recent scanner, the D2000.

There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.

Carestream Dental announced today at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting the launch of its new intraoral scanner, the CS 3600.

There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.

You can’t replace a dental assistant. It’s that simple. Modern Dental Assistant editorial director Kevin Henry doesn’t care if this is the greatest new product to come along in years, it will never replace dental assistants.

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.

Kara Vavrosky, RDH, the editorial director for Modern Hygienist, was in the Windy City and stopped by the Hu-Friedy booth to learn more about the EverEdge technology.

Build value for the dentistry – don’t apologize for it, don’t ignore it, and don’t distract from it with televisions playing in your practice.