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Stratasys has introduced a new support material, SUP706, for some of its 3D printers.

Billions of dollars in dental insurance benefits are left unused every year. These benefits can be used for both general maintenance care as well as dental procedures, like root canals or emergency procedures. According to Forbes, only three percent of patients use all of their dental benefits annually, indicating that there is a significant dollar amount of benefits left untapped at the end of December.

Antimicrobial resistance is compromising our ability to treat infectious diseases, and fostering the rise of superbugs, bacteria that have become resistant to all known therapies. Antibiotic resistance refers specifically to bacteria’s resistance to antibiotics.

In a bid to lure more people onto health insurance plans, some insurers are now providing free doctor visits, including, in some cases, dental check-ups.

As you ease back into work following the holiday season, take some time to ensure your 2016 begins with smart financial decisions.

Teresa Duncan, insurance editor for Dental Products Report, offers advice on how to lower some of the pain that dental insurance causes for so many practices.

Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS, offers you two exercises that can help your day at the dental practice go more smoothly.

A new report shows the ultra rich have a hard time maintaining their status. But don't fret too much for the billionaires.

Deutsch Dental Arts, LLC, announced the release of its new product, the Deutsch Removable Bridge ZR®.

The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners confirmed at its November meeting that dentists and dental hygienists in the state of Nevada who possess the necessary skills and training can now administer botulinum toxin (BOTOX®/Xeomin®) and dermal fillers.

"It isn’t difficult, but it takes team cooperation, new thinking, and practice." That's the mantra from author Patti DiGangi in this article.

One of the founders of RevenueWell tells you how software can make a difference for your patients and your bottom line.

Let’s face it: Being a dentist isn’t easy.

This article is an excerpt from the eBook "DentalCodeology: What Every Dentist Needs to Know about Medicare NOW" by Patti DiGangi, Christine Taxin, and Jan Palmer.

A school of dentistry slated to open next fall will focus on providing care to Atlanta-area residents at roughly half the cost of private practice care.

Teresa Duncan, insurance editor for Dental Products Report, offers advice on how to lower some of the pain that dental insurance causes for so many practices.

The majority of dental offices now use some sort of image management system.

Teeth whitening is the Number One requested cosmetic dentistry service, and chances are that you are already doing it or have at least been asked about it. It’s so popular that there are any number of places where a patient can go for whitening – including other doctors or even the local drugstore.

Lenny Kravitz made one major oversight when he tried to give away free dental care to residents of the Bahamas. That story tops this week's DMD Check-Up. Also making the list: A dentist with whom the Force is strong, and good news on the robots are taking our jobs, front.

Almost 19,000 Americans died from prescription painkiller overdoses last year, and a new study suggests the problem is wider than a few bad actors over-prescribing the drug.

When patients cancel their appointments at the last minute or just don’t show up at all, it leads to chaos and undue stress in your practice.

Splitit, an Israeli FinTech startup, developed an interest-free payment technology that reportedly enables patients to make interest-free monthly payment installments on their existing Visa and MasterCard credit cards.

Laura Jamison tells you what you need to know about starting 2016 off right in your dental business

Dental assistants not only need more education, but often need to pass that education on to other team members who simply don't get the right way to do things.

CAD/CAM software opens new doors for labs of all sizes.

Dental assistants not only need more education, but often need to pass that education on to other team members who simply don't get the right way to do things.

Political party and issue stance aren't the only factors voters consider when evaluating presidential candidates.

One in five seniors aged 75 and up hasn't seen a dentist in the past five years. Access barriers, declining cognitive function, and a lack of mobilization around senior oral health are among the problem's causes.

You're with your "work family" more than your "real family" during the week. When that happens, there are some habits that get under your skin. You told us exactly what those were in this article.