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Dental Practice

How teledentistry will play into dental insurance benefits in 2021 and beyond

What do dental practices and dental patients need to know about teledentistry as we head into 2021, especially when it comes to the insurance side of the equation? We sat down with Dr. Maria Kunstadter, founder of the TeleDentists, and Dr. Katina Spadoni, dental director at Anthem, to get answers to those questions and more about a technology that is now very much a part of the dental industry.

November 17, 2020

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Why this dentist believes so strongly in minimally invasive dentistry

Dr. Troy Schmedding has built a practice focused on minimally invasive dentistry. In this interview, we talk about what it took to get his team on board and why he believes more dentists should be focused on saving tooth structure. He also discusses why he believes minimally invasive dentistry offers dentists an "exit strategy" with their patients.

November 16, 2020

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Dental Practice

How dental savings plans benefit patients and practices

With unemployment numbers increasing in the U.S., more and more dental patients are losing their insurance. Dental savings plans could be a lifeline for those patients, benefiting their oral health while keeping your practice from losing them as patients. We chatted with Jenn Stoll of DentalPlans.com about trends in this area as we move closer to 2021.

November 15, 2020

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Week in Review: 7 reasons your claims are rejected | A tricky tumor | COVID-19 and oral lesions

November 13, 2020

Dental Specialties

How dental professionals can capitalize on side businesses

Whether it's a team member who has seen his or her hours cut or a dentist who is pursuing a passion outside of dentistry, Chris Panebianco is seeing more dental professionals examine the financial opportunities a side business can bring. He offers some money-themed thoughts on the subject as people continue to plan for what the new year might bring.

November 12, 2020

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Dental Specialties

Thoughts on honoring the veterans in your patient base

As people in the U.S. mark Veterans Day, we ask dental practices what they know about the veterans who are part of their patient base. Is your dental practice doing enough to recognize them -- both as veterans and as your loyal customers?

November 10, 2020

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Podcast: Let's talk about codeine and pain control for your patients

Codeine is often viewed as a good alternative for pain control for your patients, but what do you really need to know about it and what health risks should you keep in mind? Tom Viola, RPh, shares his thoughts on what you and your team need to know about codeine in this short podcast.

November 9, 2020

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Dental Practice

Week in Review: 6-month appointment rebuttal | Preventing patient conflict | COVID-19 and oral habits

November 6, 2020

Podcast: What you need to know about ibuprofen and pregnancy

Some additional discussion has come about in recent weeks regarding the potential danger of taking ibuprofen during pregnancy. In this short podcast, Tom Viola, RPh, discusses some big changes and what you need to know if you're thinking about suggesting ibuprofen to your female patients or coworkers.

November 2, 2020

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Infection Control

Dental trends: How infection control has changed and will continue to change

COVID-19 has not only changed our society and industry but also brought forward just how important infection control and prevention is in every dental practice. Michelle Lee, executive director of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, discussed where our industry has been since COVID-19 arrived and the preparations for staying on guard heading into 2021.

November 1, 2020

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Dental tools lie on top of several $100 bills.

Managed dental care plan to pay multimillion-dollar settlement

A major dental plan was allegedly caught billing fake counseling calls to boost profits.

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What dental professionals really think about patients with obesity

Creating a business plan

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This medical billing expert believes dentistry needs to reconnect with its 'why' before chasing better reimbursement

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Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health

Ozempic is on the dental patient's health history. Now what?

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

When GLP-1 medications appear on a patient health history, dental professionals must ask sharper clinical questions.

September 23, 2026

Patient portals: You built them. Your patients ignore them. Here's why.

Take our short survey on what's working with patient portals, what isn't, and what dentists need from vendors.

September 23, 2026

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Oral surgeon dies in freak accident

By Melissa Busch

An Idaho oral surgeon is remembered for decades of patient care and humanitarian work following a tragic accident.

September 22, 2026

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Dentists feel burdened, and here's why

By Melissa Busch

A new study reveals the factors that affect dentist performance and well-being.

September 22, 2026

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Your website's tracking pixel just cost a DSO $18.7 million. Here's what to check on yours.

By Marshall Strisik

Aspen Dental’s $18.7 million tracking pixel settlement is a wake-up call. Even if you're an independent practice, you're still at risk.

September 22, 2026

Dentist gets jail time for fraud

By Melissa Busch

A Washington, DC, dentist convicted of a billing scheme was sentenced.

September 21, 2026

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Healthy aging via good oral health? Maybe.

By Melissa Busch

Gums may hold the secret to healthier aging.

September 21, 2026

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Your dental team bio may be doing more marketing than you think

By Kristine Grey

A generic dental bio undersells your team, but asking the right questions can turn your credentials into the connection anxious patients need.

September 21, 2026

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Do’s and don’ts for planning a comfortable retirement

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Retiring before age 65 is achievable with a sound plan. Here’s how to get started despite declining reimbursements and economic fluctuations.

September 21, 2026

Former dentist sentenced for illegal dentistry

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been revoked was sentenced.

September 18, 2026

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Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that

By Melissa Busch

New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.

September 18, 2026

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Why the dental practice valuation is the most important document in a dentist's divorce

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

An independent dental practice valuation matters more than intimidation tactics or guesswork when a dentist's practice is at issue in a divorce.

September 18, 2026

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