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Do you buffer your local anesthetic? Join us in Medical History Mysteries as we talk about how anesthetic buffering works and why it improves patient comfort and results.
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Dental assistants can benefit from using AI when communicating with their patients.
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Podcast

Boundaries that build: How healthy lines lead to healthier dental pros with Anastasia Turchetta!
Dentistry is a profession of giving—to patients, to team members, to family. But what happens when the constant giving leaves you drained, resentful, or burned out?
Oct. 9, 2025
Burned out or fired up: your choice! with Dr. Matt Bynum
This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam sit down with Dr. Matt Bynum to explore why practice ownership may be the smartest move young dentists can make.
Sept. 22, 2025
Picture-perfect dentistry: A journey of skill, education, and influence with Dr. Amanda Seay!
Dr. Amanda Seay is here to discuss the critical steps she took—and lessons she learned—in order to achieve a successful career in dentistry.
Sept. 19, 2025
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Should dental hygienists be allowed to deliver Botox and fillers? Some see it as an exciting growth opportunity, while others worry it could put patients at risk.
Sept. 9, 2025

Videos

How I deliver a quadrant of posterior composites in 50 minutes—and why it's critical you do the same
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Today’s dental climate is not improving, so burying one’s head in the sand and hoping is a very bad plan. Here's what you need to know.
Sept. 12, 2025
Tend Dental is looking for good team members
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Dr. Pam chats with Dr. Chris Salierno about how Tend Dental delivers an innovative health-care and hospitality experience, including by offering solutions that patients want, ...
July 8, 2025
Removing all-ceramic crowns is the worst, unless
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... you invest in big technology … or keep it simple with single-use Neo. Learn more.
June 26, 2025
High patient satisfaction and ROI with Perio Protect
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Let's ditch recommendations that are clearly not working and start recommending easy-to-use, habit-forming solutions that work.
June 18, 2025

Dentistry

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Routine blood pressure screenings in the dental chair can do more than ensure treatment safety—they can save lives. This article explores how dental hygienists can identify hypertensive...
Oct. 6, 2025
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Get ready for a revamped Chicago Midwinter Meeting experience.
The Chicago Dental Society’s annual Midwinter Meeting is gearing up for 2026 with a bigger exhibit hall, upgraded technology, and new attendee perks.
Oct. 1, 2025
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Catch up on the results of the ADA HPI State of Dentistry Report.
Dentistry is changing fast—more women, later retirements, shrinking incomes, and DSO growth. The ADA workforce report reveals what’s shaping the profession now.
Sept. 22, 2025
Smart feedback systems in preventive dentistry
New digital tools like AI-based plaque detection and interactive platforms are transforming preventive dentistry—helping patients see their true oral hygiene status, boosting ...
Sept. 17, 2025

Dental Hygiene

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Are dental assistants the new dental hygienists?
With Arizona’s new legislation and similar policies under consideration in other states, the debate over dental workforce roles is heating up. This article breaks down what the...
Aug. 22, 2025
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Streamline your hygiene workflow with Pac-Dent’s AntiSplatr system. Featuring the ProMate CL cordless handpiece, AntiSplatr prophy angle, and ProPaste One, this solution enhances...
Aug. 21, 2025
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New data shows that alpha-gal syndrome, an allergy caused by tick bites, may also trigger an adverse reaction in common dental products. But how?
July 28, 2025
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Struggling with outdated tools or a limited hygiene budget? This article offers practical strategies to advocate for better instruments, PPE, and patient care resources—without...
July 25, 2025

Practice Management

Tend
Tend’s new compensation model offers dentists up to 40% of adjusted production, plus equity, CE support, and full benefits to improve retention and well-being.
Oct. 9, 2025
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Vyne and Henry Schein are suing each other.
A federal legal battle erupts between Vyne Dental and Henry Schein One, with both accusing the other of data interference and unauthorized software access.
Oct. 8, 2025
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This dental front office manager simply never stops talking. Her coworker's work is suffering, patients are overwhelmed with her chatter, and the dentist/boss isn't doing anything...
Aug. 1, 2025
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What do you do when you witness a romantic affair occurring between dental staff members? Read on to learn how to broach this difficult subject.
July 18, 2025

Learning Resources

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Are you in the market to hire a new associate? Download this guide full of exclusive tips from DE experts.
Dec. 26, 2024
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Don't let your dental career become a pain in the neck! Download this exclusive ebook for the latest tips on ergonomics for dental pros.
Dec. 19, 2024
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Did you just land your first associateship? Congrats! Download this ebook full of exclusive advice from some of our top contributors.
Dec. 19, 2024
Dentists
Explore the importance of accessible dental care and patient support in this enlightening Chairside Connection in partnership with RDH. Discover strategies to overcome challenges...
Sept. 8, 2023