Ann-Marie DePalma

Office Management
A slogan fit for the New England Patriots and dentistry
"Believe it before you see it" applies to football and dentistry, where success hinges on aligned teams, consistent leadership, and a focus on excellence in patient care, writes Ann-Marie DePalma.
February 2, 2026
Operatory Football Field Level Up
Team Management
Why the synergy between hospitality and dentistry is undeniable
Just as a warm welcome sets the tone for a memorable stay, a hospitable dental environment can alleviate anxiety and create lasting impressions, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma, CDA, RDH.
August 23, 2024
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Oral-Systemic Link
How allergies may build the dental-medical connection
As oral immunotherapy becomes a strategy for a variety of allergy patients, the connection between dentistry and medicine will become stronger, writes Ann-Marie C. DePalma.
June 21, 2024
Allergies Sneezing
TMJ/TMD
What do I need to know about TMJ?
When a dental patient tells you he or she has TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, how do you respond and what do you need to know? Ann-Marie DePalma, CDA, RDH, MEd, shares her advice and knowledge.
March 11, 2024
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AI
Compliance and AI in the dental practice: Where do we go from here?
In this third of a three-part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, potential risks and future regulatory oversight are explored, with practical tips provided for implementing AI into your dental practice or organization.
February 12, 2024
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AI
Where AI may make the biggest impact in dentistry
From patient education to smile design, these are the areas where artificial intelligence (AI) may impact your dental practice in the very near future.
February 5, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Brain
AI
Artificial intelligence: What is it, and how does it work?
What is artificial intelligence (AI) and how can dental team members better understand its uses, possibilities, and issues? Ann-Marie DePalma and Linda Harvey dive into one of the hottest topics in dentistry today.
January 31, 2024
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Dental Practice
How you can ensure your Eaglesoft software is running at an optimal level
When you think about things that could improve productivity in 2021, it's likely your team could be using your practice management software in much more efficient ways. With that in mind, if you're using Eaglesoft, Ann-Marie DePalma thinks it could be time to schedule a software checkup and evaluation.
January 25, 2021
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Insurance
How to run year-end reports in Eaglesoft
The end of the year is fast approaching and it's time for dental practices to make sure they have their year-end data in place. Ann-Marie DePalma offers some tips and advice on how to ensure your practice knows how to run year-end reports in Eaglesoft.
December 15, 2020
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Insurance
Defining the differences between treatment services and conditions in Eaglesoft
Every day, your patients present with conditions and your dentist offers a treatment plan. Knowing how to chart those treatment services is critical for the practice's success and to properly keeping a patient's record updated. Ann-Marie DePalma offers some tips and advice on how to make sure your practice is up to speed on the correct way to note conditions and services in Eaglesoft.
November 18, 2020
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Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
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How a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbers
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Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness
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Improving patient recovery following SRP
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Judge rules in dental patient death case
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Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
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Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
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How a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbers
By Lauren Stanford, RDH
A hygienist explains why she fell for the numbers and how reading collections reports reveals where money is leaking from dental practices.
September 4, 2026
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Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness
By Mehmet Dogan
Mehmet Dogan of Planet DDS explains a step-by-process on how marketing teams can turn demand into booked chairs.
September 4, 2026
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Improving patient recovery following SRP
By Maryam Shamuel, RDH, Dr. Ben Alvarez
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
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Judge rules in dental patient death case
By Melissa Busch
A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.
September 3, 2026
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Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio
Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice
By Dr. Alan Stern
Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.
September 3, 2026
Dentist And Assistant
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Board charges Iowa dentist with negligence
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.
September 2, 2026
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CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
By Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
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The 10 features orthodontists rarely talk about
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Trevor Nichols breaks down how airway health, team training, and general dentistry shape his orthodontic practice.
September 2, 2026
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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update
By Marshall Strisik
A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.
September 1, 2026
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