Michael Ventriello

Oral-Systemic Link
Dental Duets: The mouth-body connection isn't the problem. The healthcare system is.
A physician and health system strategist explains why medical-dental integration remains elusive.
September 14, 2026
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Smile Design
Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 2
Could caries become dentistry’s next systemic health indicator? Michael Ventriello and Dr. Brian Novy discuss.
August 5, 2026
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Smile Design
Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 1
Dentistry calls caries the world's most prevalent chronic disease, then treats it like a plumbing problem. Dr. Brian Novy thinks that has to change.
July 28, 2026
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Smile Design
Dental Duets: Changing lives, one smile at a time with Dr. Anthony Vocaturo
In this interview, discover the technologies and philosophies reshaping cosmetic dentistry with Dr. Anthony Vocaturo's groundbreaking approach.
June 10, 2026
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer screening must become dentistry’s daily discipline
Michael Ventriello and Debra Zafiropoulos explore why oral cancer screening must become a daily practice in dentistry.
April 6, 2026
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Practice Trends
Dental Duets: Why dentistry is attracting venture capitalists
Jeremy Krell, founder and managing partner of Revere Partners, shares why venture capital is focusing on dentistry and what investors seek.
March 24, 2026
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Oral-Systemic Link
Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2
Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.
February 9, 2026
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Oral-Systemic Link
Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
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AI
Dental Duets: A 4-generation perspective on dentistry, innovation, and AI
From dangerous beginnings to AI-driven innovation, Dr. Mark Whitefield reflects on dentistry's history and shares how clinicians can balance tech with patient-centered care.
January 12, 2026
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Team Management
Dental Duets: What is conscious leadership, and how can it help dental teams?
Michael Ventriello speaks with strategist Holland Haiis on how conscious leadership can boost practice outcomes.
September 19, 2025
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Legal Issues
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
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Smile Design
Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
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Podcasts
Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
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Legal Issues
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
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Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
More in Home
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
By Melissa Busch
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
October 21, 2026
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Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
By Dr. Marie Alejandrino- Buell
A dentist who arrived in the U.S. with $400 explains how saying yes to a patient changed her life and why she keeps saying yes.
October 21, 2026
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Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Don't fear a bad Google review, says Dr. Len Tau. Under Google's new rules, here's how to ask patients for feedback.
October 21, 2026
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Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
By Melissa Busch
A loose tooth sparked a deadly confrontation that ended in tragedy and bloodshed.
October 20, 2026
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Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
By Melissa Busch
A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."
October 20, 2026
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This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
By Melissa Busch
Childhood dental habits may help as you grow older, according to a study.
October 20, 2026
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Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You has some ideas on how dental practices can help young patients take ownership of their healthcare.
October 20, 2026
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Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.
October 19, 2026
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Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice
By Tasha Dickinson
A practice can look perfect and hide a cybersecurity problem. Tasha Dickinson shares what buyers must ask before closing a deal.
October 19, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for improving practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
It is possible to increase practice production 10% year over year, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. There are two methods within reach to achieve steady growth.
October 19, 2026
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Should your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.
By Kevin Henry
Most dental practices don't know their credit card rates, says CPA Doug Fettig. Surcharging could return nearly 3% to the bottom line.
October 19, 2026
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Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
By Melissa Busch
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
October 16, 2026
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