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Digital technology has revolutionized the dental industry, and those dentists who are yet to embrace this technological advancement may want to evaluate the positive impact that embracing digital can make.

by Modern Dental USA

There is a lot of naivete among small practice owners who think being "in the Cloud" means they don't have data on their computers. Black Talon has done thousands of firewall tests, and he estimates that about 60% of dental practices can be readily breached due to undetected vulnerabilities on the devices. Where will dental practices be going in 2023 and beyond in regard to ransomware?

by David Cohen, Esq

Everyone knows that great dentists are often not the best examples of being CEOs of a practice. A DDS or DMD is not an MBA, and it is certainly not a law degree. It is no big surprise that when some dentists try to manage the sale of their practice or the process of bringing on an associate, it can be like trying to pull their own teeth, with the long-term consequences of not replacing them with implants.

By Dr. Jerry Hu, DDS

To be a specialist or not to be, that is the question. The world of martial arts can be used to draw parallels to dentistry. Does one aim to be a master black belt in Shito Ryu Karate or Jiu Jitsu, or does one become a champion UFC fighter in mixed martial arts? The same question applies to being an excellent, well-diversified general dentist or a specialist in dentistry.

Charitable giving is a valuable way to promote your practice and fuel practice growth. Today's patients, especially millennials, are more conscientious consumers than any generation before them. They want to know they're receiving high-quality services from companies with good labor practices and respect for their customers. What does this mean for a local dental practice?

by Robert Kreyer, CDT

The advantage of digital removable prosthetics is the ability to view collected clinical data such as terminal dentition, ridge relationship, prosthetic condition, prosthetic space, anatomical landmarks, anterior esthetics, and functional occlusion from various perspectives before treatment has begun. This clinical data is collected from an intra-oral scanner (IOS) or by scanning physical impressions or models.

Save yourself from a massive headache by securing your online accounts. In this post, I'll explain how we got hacked, why we were hacked, and what we've done so that it doesn't happen again.

by Dr. Nate Lawson

Based on a 2016 survey of US dentists, most anterior crowns are fabricated from either monolithic lithium disilicate (i.e., e.max) or porcelain fused to zirconia. (1) Since the time of that survey, the use of monolithic 4 or 5 mol% yttria-containing translucent zirconia (4Y or 5Y) has also become popular. In the absence of a technician’s preference, several clinical factors must be considered before prescribing restorative material.

by Dr. Peter Auster

My personal alarm went off during my 15th year in dentistry. I invite you to look at your dental world. Do you come home happy or devastated every day? For many of you, like my past self, who come to the office unhappy and come home just as unhappy, it is time to seek “the bright side of life” in dentistry. Here are suggestions from an experienced dental soul..

by Adrian Lefler

The real reason why Google reviews are so valuable is not that it helps you rank higher; it's because you will be chosen over other practices. If you're the third listing on the Google map, but your review profile is kicking some serious booty, you will get the phone call.

by Robert Kreyer, CDT

Technical treatment planning is a preliminary procedure that demands clinical and technical communication and collaboration. This collaborative analysis of the acquired intra-oral scan data of terminal dentition and soft tissue anatomy is critical to achieving a successful prosthetic outcome.

by Dr. Nadim Baba

Social media and the internet contribute to the dental education of our patients and make them well-informed about the implant fixed complete denture as a treatment modality. As clinicians, we must follow some guidelines for decision-making to determine if the patient is suitable for such treatment and to ensure the outcome is predictable.

by Dr. Peter Auster

We have all experienced unfortunate financial changes in dentistry since the pandemic began. Holes in our schedules, insurance companies decreasing payments, and inflationary increases in supply costs have all affected our bottom line. How do we counter them productively and move our practices forward?

by Gary Salman

Cyberattacks are continuing at an alarming rate, and we see practices being victimized regularly. Hackers are now encrypting and stealing data, forcing the practice to pay the ransom to avoid having their patient data made public.

by Blake Hadley

Everyone in the dental marketing space is talking about dental video marketing. Why? Why is video so crucial in dental marketing efforts? In this post, we'll discuss why video is essential, which software and platforms to use, and we'll give you tons of great dental video ideas and examples.

by Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD

How do you determine which crowns should be bonded?

by Cesar Navarro, MS

Why is a website so essential for a dental practice? What should such a website have? This guide answers these important questions that can help you grow your dental practice.

by Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD

“Can you re-glue my crown on doc?” your patient asks as he hands you a small wad of tissue paper. Many times, we unwrap that tissue paper only to discover a crown filled with the build-up and fragments of a tooth fractured to the gingival margin. Occasionally, however, an intact ceramic crown will be present with only some residual resin cement stuck to its intaglio surface.

by Cesar Navarro, MS

When it comes to getting your practice found online, you cannot ignore the importance of local listings and search engine optimization (SEO).

by Dr. Jerry Hu, DDS

A Jedi harnesses the Force for knowledge and defense, but never for attack. Unfortunately, when factors affecting implant success aren’t properly considered, the Dark Side could basically destroy the overall treatment.

by Dr. Christopher Pescatore

If you feel as if you’ve begun to lose the spark that ignited your career in dentistry, let’s look at steps one can take to reignite that fire, and maintain it for years to come.

by Dr. Jerry Hu, DDS

You've got an implant patient in your chair, and the first thing you're thinking, "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do you, implant dentist? Does the patient present with all the required soft tissue health characteristics for successful implant treatment, or don't they?

by Cesar Navarro, MS

You have to be aware of the new and current ways of reaching out to your target audience. Give your practice a fighting chance by carrying out these strategies and techniques. In this guide, we’ll review the 12 Most Effective Dental Marketing Strategies to Maximize Your Practice’s Growth In 2021.

by Dr. Douglas Smail, DDS

When should I Invest in an intraoral scanning technology? this is the most common question I am asked when I speak at conferences on digital dentistry. If you’ve spent any time practicing dentistry in the last ten years, you have probably been wondering about this yourself.

Patients first listen to the facts about dental care, their need and wants, issues or diseases that they have and potential treatment solutions. Sadly, facts are not enough.