Michelle AffanatoPatient 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 IssuesDentist, employee arrested for theft of government propertyA Chicago dental practice defrauded Illinois of Medicaid funds for a half dozen years without detection.Oral-Systemic LinkAncient dental calculus reveals centuries of oral microbiome shiftsOffice ManagementWhy your practice's scheduling problem is a communication problemFluorideLetter to the editor: Weak science showing on recent fluoride articleSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control