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Tips for reducing work-related stress

Dentistry can be a stressful career. Burnout happens but fortunately, there’s also a cure. One of the the best ways to prevent the daily grind from getting you down is to shift your focus to the bigger picture. It’s easy to get lost in a jam-packed schedule, temporary setbacks in your practice, issues with staff […]

Preserving tooth structure

Every dentist has his or her own style when it comes to prepping a tooth for a crown or bridge. Some remove all undercuts while others prefer a more conservative approach. There are pros and cons to each method, which we’ll cover here.

Proper postop care for dental implants

Follow these simple tips to heal as quickly as possible following dental implant surgery.

How to build a self-managed team

Successful practice management is key to allowing you to focus on treating patients and relieving work-related stress. One of the keys to practice management is setting up your team to essentially manage themselves. Here are a few tips to help you achieve this.

Five things you didn’t know about bone grafting

If you’ve been missing one or more teeth for a long time and are considering a dental implant, there’s a chance your dentist or oral surgeon has brought up the subject of bone grafting. A modern dental procedure used to increase jawbone volume, a bone graft can make a dental implant possible even after years […]

A simple guide to making wisdom tooth extraction as easy as possible

Having your wisdom teeth extracted is a rite of passage few look forward to. But why not take control and do everything you can to make the procedure go as smoothly as possible? Here are a few tips to get you started.

Designing a disaster recovery plan for your practice

It is said that you cannot plan for the unexpected but this is not an excuse for ignoring risk management at your dental practice. Prepare for potential issues with a written plan that can minimize the damage to your business.

Thinking of becoming a dental educator?

Switching gears to a dental education career can be a rewarding decision. Engaging in academics is an excellent way to give back to the dental community. Here are five benefits to a position in dental education.

Are you a candidate for jaw surgery?

Dealing with a misaligned jaw or misaligned teeth can be frustrating and uncomfortable. Along with potential self-esteem issues related to the way your jawline or smile looks, legitimate medical concerns with chewing, speaking or TMJ pain can also exist. While any given patient’s candidacy for jaw (“orthognathic”) surgery must be discussed in detail with an […]

Does your dental practice need a YouTube channel?

After Google, YouTube is the second most-visited website on the Internet. People love watching videos. It’s a favored method for consuming content, and amounts to half of all smartphone usage. If your practice isn’t on YouTube, you might want to think about starting a channel.