Michael Ventriello

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Dental Practice

Why now is the time for you to become an author

Now more than ever, the dental community needs new voices to educate, motivate, and lead the way during the pandemic and long after it has passed -- and it will pass, writes Michael Ventriello. Part of that leadership in the dental industry will come from those who choose to submit their thoughts for others to read. In this article, Ventriello discusses the power of thought leadership through writing.

December 10, 2020

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Dental Practice

Seize the marketing advantage with teledentistry: Part 2

Teledentistry at one time may have been thought of as exclusively a public health service. However, as the technology has evolved and the costs involved lowered, the opportunity for this service to add to your practice's revenue has grown. Part 2 of this series by Michael Ventriello focuses on how to promote the benefits to your current and prospective patients.

April 3, 2019

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Dental Practice

Seize the marketing advantage with teledentistry: Part 1

Teledentistry may have once been thought of as exclusively a public health service. However, as the technology has evolved and the costs involved lowered, the opportunity for this service to add to your practice's revenue has grown. Part 1 of this new series by Michael Ventriello will focus on why your practice should embrace teledentistry, and the second part will focus on how to do so.

March 27, 2019

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Oral-Systemic Link

Do dentists need to doctor up on the oral-systemic link?

Michael Ventriello, owner of Ventriello Communications and an experienced voice in dental public relations, examines the need for more communication and collaboration around periodontal disease. Dentists and hygienists need to have difficult conversations with their patients and also work to bridge the dentist-physician communication gap, he writes.

April 26, 2017

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Do dentists need to doctor up on oral cancer?

Michael Ventriello, owner of Ventriello Communications and an experienced voice in dental public relations, explains why he "fired" his dentist over the lack of oral cancer screening. He writes that dentists and hygienists need to embrace examination tools and protocols to improve oral cancer screening and survival rates.

April 14, 2016

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Imposter orthodontist arrested

A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.

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Displaced dental implant causes systemic complications in 47-year-old

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Why 1 question isn't enough for complex care dental patients

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Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Escape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice

Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?

A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.

February 16, 2026

IHS to cease using mercury amalgam

By Karie Neeley Anderson

The U.S. Indian Health Service is phasing out mercury amalgam by 2027, swapping it with heavy metal-free materials.

February 16, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for improving your calls to new patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

New-patient phone calls are an invaluable brand-building opportunity, says Dr. Roger P. Levin. Follow these steps to make every call count.

February 16, 2026

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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement

By Melissa Busch

An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.

February 13, 2026

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How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

By Melissa Busch

With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.

February 13, 2026

ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more

Ten new policies seek to expand hygienists' scope of practice, strengthen accreditation standards, and support workforce well-being, among others.

February 13, 2026

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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again

By Melissa Busch

An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.

February 12, 2026

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Dental romance: Risks and professional boundaries revealed

An expert reviews the do's and don'ts of romantic relationships in dental offices, from patient interactions to team dynamics and professional conduct.

February 12, 2026

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Do you know how well CAD/CAM dental restorations survive?

Ceramic restorations made with CAD/CAM show strong longevity, suggesting the technology can boost the durability and survival of dental restorations.

February 12, 2026

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How dental assistants can take better x-rays every time

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Train your dental assistants to take high-quality dental x-rays consistently using these proven techniques from Janet Simpson, RDA.

February 12, 2026

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Identifying early caries may be possible with this x-ray model

A new detection model used on panoramic x-rays may offer improved accuracy and precision in identifying early-stage caries.

February 12, 2026

Case study: 25-year-old man with mandibular lesion

By Dr. Juan F. Yepes

A 25-year-old asymptomatic man was referred to the oral surgeon by his dentist because of a "lesion" on the left side of his posterior mandible. Challenge yourself with this DrBicuspid case study.

February 12, 2026

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