Michelle Affanato

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Team Management
Dentistry’s new Wild West: Why managing people has become harder than ever
Practice owners across the U.S. are asking, "What happened to basic workplace professionalism?" A 30-year dental consultant answers.
August 4, 2026
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Patient Communication
Your case acceptance problem is presentation, not price
Improving case acceptance is more about clearer financial conversations, not lower fees, writes Michelle Affanato.
April 27, 2026
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Office Management
Why systems beat motivation every time
Strong operational systems -- not motivation -- create consistency, accountability, and repeatable success in your dental practice.
March 23, 2026
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Dental Assistant
The keys to setting up your dental assistant for success
Why does skipping proper onboarding cost your practice more than you think? Michelle Affanato has the answers.
November 17, 2025
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
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Dental Education
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
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Marketing
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
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Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
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