Melissa Cortes

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Office Management
Front desk to command center: Transform your dental practice
The "front desk" label minimizes your team's impact on practice success.
April 14, 2026
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Top Stories
A man hangs his head down, with his hands behind his back, as he appears before a judge.
Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
An older couple reviews paper on a kitchen table. Nearby are plants and a laptop.
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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