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
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
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