Michelle AffanatoTeam ManagementDentistry’s new Wild West: Why managing people has become harder than everPractice owners across the U.S. are asking, "What happened to basic workplace professionalism?" A 30-year dental consultant answers.August 4, 2026Patient CommunicationYour case acceptance problem is presentation, not priceImproving case acceptance is more about clearer financial conversations, not lower fees, writes Michelle Affanato.April 27, 2026Office ManagementWhy systems beat motivation every timeStrong operational systems -- not motivation -- create consistency, accountability, and repeatable success in your dental practice.March 23, 2026Dental AssistantThe keys to setting up your dental assistant for successWhy does skipping proper onboarding cost your practice more than you think? Michelle Affanato has the answers.November 17, 2025Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesAlign Technology wins $1.4M judgmentAlign Technology announced it prevailed in a $1.4 million legal battle, which ended with its competitor having to halt operations.Dental HygieneWhen SRP doesn't resolve the inflammation, here's what to ask nextInsuranceDo’s and don’ts for improving insurance reimbursementsLegal IssuesDentist indicted for failing to pay $1M-plus in taxesDSOStates are cracking down on DSO deals. Is yours next?
