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What’s the best dental CE course to take to advance your career? It’s a question I get asked constantly. But after years …

Have you ever looked at your practice bank account and felt a sense of whiplash? One day it’s flush with cash, and …

You look at your hygiene schedule and it’s full. Wall-to-wall. Your team is working hard. But at the end of the day, …

My first patient this morning walked in and, before any pleasantries, informed me she was allergic to all colorings and all flavors. …

Ask yourself honestly: does your day feel like a constant barrage of small, mentally taxing decisions? Do you feel drained by the …

Do you like it when someone steals from you? Of course not. But if your practice is in-network with PPO plans, there’s …

Listen up, dental students. You’re climbing a mountain right now, and graduation feels like the summit. But what lies beyond that peak …

The rise of corporate dentistry isn’t a sign that private practice is doomed. It’s a symptom. It exists and thrives because it’s …

When was the last time you actually listened to a full day of recorded phone calls coming into your practice? Not just …

Are you afraid of getting burned when you buy a dental practice? Good. You should be. Over the years, I’ve purchased 17 …

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