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The Dying Trend of DIY Dentistry: What Smile Direct Can Teach Us

The Dying Trend of DIY Dentistry: What Smile Direct Can Teach Us

The DIY dentistry trend is hopefully winding down with the bankruptcy of SmileDirectClub. Here's what we can do to help these displaced patients.

| 15 hours ago
Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Building a Better Dental Patient Relationship #1: Overcoming Biases

Dr. Mitrani advises not to overlook bias from the old dental patient relationship when building a new one in part 1 of this 2-part...

| 3 weeks ago
Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab
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Silencing the Dreaded Phone Call from the Restoration Lab

Every dentist has faced 'the dreaded phone call' from the restoration lab about space discrepancies. Dr. Jeffrey Bonk gives practical tips to cut down...

| 3 weeks ago
5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

5 Dentist Lab Communication Lapses to Learn From

Dentist lab communications aren't always easy. Dr. Roman goes through five cases—and gives lessons learned—from miscommunication in practice.

| 1 month ago
6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

6 Ways to Improve Dental Case Acceptance

To enhance dental case acceptance, dentists must prioritize driving value for patients by offering comprehensive and personalized care. Here are six tips...

| 2 months ago
Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management

Dental Tools and Equipment: Tips for Lifecycle Management

Managing dental tools and equipment throughout their lifecycle – from procurement to disposal – enhances efficiency and safeguards staff...

| 2 months ago
Engaging Patients with Your Dental Waiting Room TV

Engaging Patients with Your Dental Waiting Room TV

Using your dental waiting room TV to distract and educate patients during treatment can improve the patient experience and reduce anxiety and pain.

| 5 months ago
Top 4 Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) Framework Materials

Top 4 Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) Framework Materials

Prosthodontist Dr. Ahmed Mahrous lists the fabrication processes and the pros and cons of the top four framework materials used for removable partial...

| 6 months ago
Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine
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Innovative Applications of the MiniSTAR S Thermoforming Machine

Discover the game changing MiniSTAR S thermoforming machine for your dental practice. Explore innovative applications and techniques to enhance patient...

| 7 months ago
To Accept or Not to Accept Dental Insurance Benefits?  3 Questions You Need to Answer First
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To Accept or Not to Accept Dental Insurance Benefits? 3 Questions You Need to Answer First

Spear VP of Practice Growth Strategy, Amy Morgan, outlines the questions every dentist should ask before deciding whether to accept dental insurance benefits.

| 8 months ago
Benefits of Chlorhexidine in the Adhesion Process

Benefits of Chlorhexidine in the Adhesion Process

Dr. Jeffrey Bonk discusses the role and benefits of chlorhexidine in achieving ideal adhesion outcomes.

| 10 months ago
How to Get New Dental Patients from Your Local Urgent Care

How to Get New Dental Patients from Your Local Urgent Care

Getting new dental patients from your local urgent cares can provide a referral network at a low cost and is an effective way to grow your practice....

| 1 year ago