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 StoriesVulnerable PopulationsCoordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancyScheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.Office ManagementHow a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbersOffice ManagementWhy 35 patients separate growth from busynessPeriodonticsImproving patient recovery following SRPLegal IssuesJudge rules in dental patient death case
