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When it comes to transition or retirement, dentists have several options. They can sell their practices, find associates or simply throw their hands up and reduce office hours and production until they end up closing shop.

He’s a 30-something professional with impeccable home care, routine professional dental care and seemingly excellent overall health. He has never smoked. He eats well and gets plenty of exercise

The user preselects the three closest shades and takes a photograph of the teeth and the selected shades.

“Your job is being eliminated!” Those are words you never dream you’ll hear … but this is reality and you are really hearing, “You’re fired.” Your first thoughts are of shock. Why are they eliminating my job? I don’t get it.

Editor's Note: Based on his extensive experience with dentists over the past 30 years, Dr. Roger P. Levin has authored a new book entitled, "The 31 Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make."

Currently, the famed dental-bur manufacturer has an Amazon storefront offering several of its most popular dental kits and burs, each available for easy ordering and free shipping through Amazon Prime.

Read on to see what 20 dental patients said about their visit with their hygienist … and see if any of these patients might be yours. Then check out the best dental-related tweets we found in June and also the ones that we found in July.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the latest salary numbers for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants in all 50 states. We gave you the numbers for May 2013 earlier this year (along with some analysis) when they came out.

A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found 77 percent of dentists do. It also found that more than half of dentists (54 percent) believe it is their responsibility to conduct these screenings.

The first step is the first office visit at the first inkling that a CRP (cast removable partial) is necessary.

Dental Products Report and Patterson Dental recently featured Mescain in an article detailing the good works done by her and her practice. In the article, which you can read by clicking here, Mescain says one of the greatest things about her job is helping others.

21-year-old Catlyn Haley reportedly ignored doctor recommendations to get treatment for her daughter's unhealthy smile for more than a year.

The two ergonomically designed sensors feature smooth, rounded corners, proving a comfortable experience to both children and adults. The open software architecture gives dental practitioners flexibility and choice in imaging software now and in the future.

This profession is all about building great relationships … the relationship between the patient and the doctor, the patient and the front desk team, the hygiene team, and the assisting team …

These temporaries are often needed for anywhere from two weeks to a year or more so strong and durable provisional materials are necessary to keep the restoration stable so the patient can function in the meantime.

A new survey finds older Americans, and low-income older Americans in particular, often forgo regular check-ups and receive little oral health information from other caregivers.

As many people know, there are two types of rules: required and addressable. Unfortunately, there is a lot of confusion about these. Required is the easy one: Any rule that is required means you must do it, no ifs, ands or buts. It’s not negotiable. Addressable, though, is a bit less cut and dry.

Back then, he had the opportunity to test the two-file system and give Komet his feedback. He was thrilled with the results, and he has been using the files in his Germantown, Wisc., practice ever since. He also uses Komet’s PathGlider mechanical file.

Versatility with the Adjustable TheraSnore allows you to have the control to make adjustments for comfort and effectiveness while the patient is in your office. It is available in three different arch sizes and designed from a material that is easy to customize to your patients’ comfort.

Sterngold’s new line features one surgical system with multiple restorative platforms. The implant body design promotes self-tapping and initial stability during placement.

But none of this would have been possible if millable materials hadn’t evolved along with the equipment technology. Since the advent of CAD/CAM, the results have only been as good as the materials that are used.

business leaders know that, before venturing into new territory, you first make the most of what you already have. For you as a practice leader, that means maximizing perpatient

Your case acceptance rates are abysmal, and you have no idea why. You and your team members talk with your patients about the importance of going forward with treatment, yet most never do-even when you think they’re ready to schedule.

The Academy of Osseointegration (AO) announced it is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 Osseointegration Foundation Research Grants.

On Sept. 25, participants will have the opportunity to learn about new trends and technologies in dentistry from G. Franklin Shull, DDS, FAGD, and combine it with BMW’s ultimate driving experience.

I can understand the confusion. Although we have several dental materials scientists working in the Clinicians Report Foundation’s laboratories, confusion is still present. Testing methodology differs in various studies, and the differing bonding values are frustrating.

am a general practitioner in a large restorative practice where we feature comprehensive rehabilitation and cosmetic dentistry. Our goal is long-lasting, sensitivity-free restoratives with a focus on esthetics.

Unless billing departments understand the new forms of insurance available under the law, dental practices risk losing income due to incorrectly billed claims, delinquent patient accounts and other issues.

“Dentists today rely on bonding 90 percent of the time,” said Dr. Sam Simos, DDS, a cosmetic dentist at All-Star Smiles is Bolingbrook, Ill. “Everything we do requires us to have knowledge or do at least some kind of bonding on pretty much everything we do.”

Luke S. Kahng shows a step-by-step technique for correcting peg laterals with veneers.