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'We all have magic inside': How to get out of your rut
May 14, 2021 -- We all have magic within us, noted Shari Becker, RDA, a presenter at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual meeting. In an interview, Becker addressed the reality of burnout and how recognizing your self-worth and increasing your confidence can lead to personal and professional growth. Read More

Do you know all there is to know about teeth whitening?
May 14, 2021 -- Hydrogen peroxide can whiten teeth safely and effectively, with its only major setback being short-term sensitivity in some patients, according to a May 13 session at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual convention. Read More

Risky business: Steps to manage risk in your practice
May 14, 2021 -- Protecting your practice from risky patients is like putting on your seat belt in the car, according to Dr. Ruchi Sahota and attorney Arthur Curley. The two presenters will speak about how to manage risk on May 15 and 16 at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual meeting. Read More

Forget full crowns: CAD/CAM for conservative restorations
May 13, 2021 -- CAD/CAM, tooth-colored materials, and improved bonding technologies are allowing dentists more options than ever for placing minimally invasive posterior restorations. Dr. Steven Gold will address this very topic in his presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents virtual convention. Read More

Sibling-guided method used to capture 3D shape of faces
May 13, 2021 -- Researchers used facial similarities in siblings to help develop a new way to capture the 3D shape of a human face in a study published on May 13 in PLOS Genetics. The findings could pave the way for advancements in development biology, medical genetics, and forensic sciences. Read More

Book excerpt: The Patient First Manifesto
May 13, 2021 -- Empathy, at first glance, seems like the benchmark we should all shoot for. But is that really the case? Dr. Bryan Laskin breaks down this moral quandary in an excerpt from his new book, The Patient First Manifesto. Read More

Best practices bring positive results
May 13, 2021 -- Have you ever wondered why a particular day in the office was better than any other day that week? It's not just a fluke. Dr. James Anderson breaks down the steps to help you have more "best practice" days in your office. Read More

Feeling burned out? Here's what to do about it
May 13, 2021 -- Researchers had noticed an increasing trend of dental professionals and dental students reporting burnout. So when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, it only exacerbated the phenomenon of burnout among dental professionals and other types of healthcare workers. Read More

6 healthy habits for reducing debt
May 13, 2021 -- If you haven't been able to pay off your credit card balances by the end of the billing cycle or pay down a student loan as quickly as the loan holder would like, take heart. We know debt can drag you down. Here's the thing though: It doesn't have to be that way. Read More

6 strategies to up your leadership game
May 13, 2021 -- Gen. Douglas MacArthur, one of the most distinguished U.S. military leaders, was not a dentist and never led a dental practice. But when consultants who coach dental professionals on how to make practices thrive think about leadership, many think of a quote attributed to MacArthur. Read More

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