Dental Practice: Page 293

The keys to a successful associate buy-in

By William Barrett and Casey Gocel

It's a wonderful time to be an entrepreneurial dentist, whether you're a junior dentist looking to buy into a practice or a senior dentist looking to sell or expand your practice. In this column, William Barrett and Casey Gocel of the law firm Mandelbaum Salsburg look at minority interest transactions -- better known as buy-ins. These types of transactions can be extremely advantageous to both sellers and buyers.

November 25, 2019

3Shape wins 2nd patent infringement suit vs. Align

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that 3Shape did not infringe any valid patents owned by Align Technology.

November 24, 2019

Do's and don'ts for hygiene visits: Reinforce the hygiene habit

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Many patients looking for ways to economize have decided they can skip hygiene visits and go to the dentist only if there's a dental problem. They undervalue preventive care and overestimate their ability to detect an issue that needs professional attention. With education, practices can overcome these misconceptions and build value for regular hygiene visits, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 24, 2019

3 ways to update and maximize your practice's marketing efforts

By Shay Berman

Make it easier for potential patients to find and contact you and also retain the regulars you already have by using three powerful digital marketing tools. These tools can help you revamp your digital presence and quickly expand your practice's reach.

November 24, 2019

The importance of kindness in the dental practice

By Dr. Sheri Doniger

Regardless of your role in the dental practice, you have the opportunity to be kind to your patients and fellow team members. There are many ways to randomly act kind, and Dr. Sheri Doniger shares how to bring random acts of kindness to your practice.

November 24, 2019

Podcast: How this assistant embraced new technology

By Kevin Henry

In the latest Dental Assistant Nation podcast, Kevin Henry talks with one dental assistant about how technology has played a big role in her professional growth, and they discuss the importance of embracing and learning new technology.

November 21, 2019

Dental assistant arrested for stealing $45K from elderly patient

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental assistant in North Palm Beach, FL, has been arrested for allegedly stealing $45,000 from a 94-year-old patient of the practice where she worked, according to news reports.

November 21, 2019

Hidden likes: Is this the beginning of the end in social media engagement?

By Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari

Instagram has begun testing the "hidden likes" format across many accounts. Dr. Mikaeya Kalantari shares her thoughts on what it means for dental practices and offers some advice on dealing with this change. It may just let you focus on the truly important things in life, she notes.

November 21, 2019

Podcast: Breaking down the antitrust lawsuits against Delta Dental

By Kevin Henry

Plenty is happening in the legal world right now involving Delta Dental, and the results could have a big impact on your practice and our industry. Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan helps break down what is currently going on and what it could mean for you in this podcast.

November 20, 2019

Dentist, estranged husband die in murder-suicide at office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist and her estranged husband died on November 18 in what police believe was a murder-suicide at the practice in Webb City, MO, where they were both employed. Another dental employee found them and called the police, according to news reports.

November 20, 2019

Pa. dental assistant faces drug charge

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental assistant in Pennsylvania was charged with drug possession after a bag of methamphetamine was found in her pocket during a root canal, according to a November 19 report in the Morning Call.

November 19, 2019

Survey: What do dentists really think of DSOs?

By Dr. Anthony Stefanou

Dental service organizations (DSOs) aren't going away and are a part of our industry's present and future. But what do dentists really think about them? The results of a new survey reveal some interesting statistics, including some changing feelings and opinions dentists have.

November 19, 2019

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