Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 27, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP As dental professionals, you dedicate your lives to ensuring the oral health and well-being of your patients. However, amidst the rigors of running a successful practice, it’s essential not to overlook the importance of sound financial planning. Unfortunately, many dentists fall into common traps that can hinder their long-term financial success.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 25, 2024

By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant. Being “On Time” as Dental Assistants Once upon a time, I thought on time was arriving on time , but in dentistry, as you know on time is actually late!

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 24, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bell Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jennifer Bell, a full-time practicing dentist based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Bell is known for her involvement in organized dentistry and as a co-host on the podcast “ Dentists IN the Know. “ We discuss her experiences in the dental field and a clinical mistake that she made early in her career.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 18, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. Jennifer Bell Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we speak with Dr. Jennifer Bell, who candidly discusses a financial mistake she made in her career and how it relates to taxes. Join us as we explore the often-overlooked aspects of dental finances and their implications on a dentist’s practice and personal life.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 4, 2024

By: Dr. Savannah Craig In today’s fast-paced society, everyone is looking for one-stop shopping and dental patients are no exception. One of the reasons I chose to pursue a residency program after dental school, was to have a wider breadth of treatments that I felt comfortable offering my patients. Patients like being able to receive as much treatment as possible in the same office and I am proud to be able to offer a lot of treatment to my patients.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

MARCH 1, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Learn about Occlusion at TheDawsonAcademy.com When we talk about utilizing bimanual manipulation as a way to get centric relation, one of the biggest misunderstandings we see is the tendency for dentists to think CR is achieved by forcing the jaw back to seat the condyles.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant. My Mindset When Asking for a Pay Raise Once upon a time, I asked for a pay raise.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Properly loading the joints tells you several things about the root cause of some patients’ problems. This will also determine how functionally stable the patient is. Let’s start with the first item. 1. Indicate if the Joint is Healthy You’re going to determine whether you’re dealing with a healthy joint.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Ronda Holman Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH In this interview, dental assistant Ronda Holman shares invaluable insights on the often-overlooked power of patience and communication in the dental office. The Importance of Patience In the dynamic realm of dentistry, Ronda Holman underscores the significance of patience for both dental assistants and dentists.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com If you follow The Dawson Academy protocols, altering the vertical dimension is going to be the exception rather than the rule. We can work with the vast majority of patients vertical dimension and still fulfill the five requirements for occlusal stability and get a beautiful esthetic result.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

An innovative approach to reducing the tax burden for the buyer and seller when a dental practice is sold that has used conventional financing for its acquisition. By: Bruce Bryen When the principal payments on the loan are paid by the buyer of a dental practice, they become subject to tax. The seller knows that if the buyer uses a loan to acquire the dental practice, they will receive a capital gains treatment for the transaction and will pay a capital gains tax.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

By: Dr. David Rice In the world of dental practice acquisitions, potential buyers often find themselves navigating through a sea of financial data and performance metrics. The numbers presented can be a powerful tool in decision-making, but they can also be deceiving. As a new dentist buyer, it’s crucial to understand the web of factors behind the numbers that can significantly impact the true value and what you should actually be willing to pay.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com One of the most common mistakes I see in occlusal restorations is also the easiest mistake to observe. It is interference of the posterior teeth with the anterior guidance. A perfected occlusion allows the anterior teeth to contact in centric relation simultaneously and with equal intensity with the posterior teeth.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Your ability to earn income should be protected – in the most meaningful way for you and your family. By: Todd Doobro w, CFP Maybe you will read this…who knows what piques your interest? If you do stick with us, here is a crazy story for you. I have a buddy who always dreamt of owning a very specific sportscar. Cherry red, lowered chassis, an engine so big it got more gallons per mile than miles per gallon.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

You have a long career ahead of you, setting limits on how much work you bring home with you can prevent you from burning out. By: Savannah Craig Arguably most people entered the dental profession to help people and to make a difference in the lives of those around us, particularly our patients. As members of a caregiving profession, we are trained and praised for taking on the problems of our patients and working to find a solutions for them.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Overcoming these 3 common flaws will give you very happy patients! By: Dr. Kimberly Daxon, D.D.S. The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com There are three main areas that need attention when designing complete denture prostheses. When these three things are not accomplished, it can lead to misfits and patient dissatisfaction. I see it all the time.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 31, 2024

Weighing the Costs of Something Borrowed vs. Something New By: Dr. Hannah Crowell Deciding to embark on a career in dentistry is an exciting journey, and one of the pivotal decisions you’ll face is whether to acquire an existing dental practice or build one from the ground up. Both options come with their own set of costs, risks, and rewards. Exploring the various financial considerations associated with each path will help enterprising dentists make informed decisions that align with thei

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 31, 2024

Treating your savings as another “must pay” bill is more likely to set you up for long-term success, but still allows you to enjoy life along the way. By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Let’s go ahead and get it out there – I don’t like budgets. The concept is great, but in reality, very few people stick to them. Why, you might ask? Let’s play out a quick scenario.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 24, 2024

By: Todd Doobrow, CFP Your life as a doctor is complex in many ways. It started with dental school – additional years of training accompanied by hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. And as can be expected the focus of your classes was clinical; doctors get very little business training. Upon graduation, starting salaries crush those of the typical undergrad yet doctors have many more obligations to juggle.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 22, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue Maestas Guest: Dr. William Chen Edited By: Candy Velez CRDH We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Bill Chen, a highly successful dentist based in Sebring, Florida. Dr. Chen shares his insights and experiences, including a clinical mistake he made and how it relates to the world of digital dentistry. Building a Flourishing Practice Dr.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 19, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy The Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com Hi, everybody, my name’s Dr. Leonard Hess. I’m one of the senior faculty members at the Dawson Academy. I’d like to spend a few minutes talking with you about where splints, or occlusal splints, work into a treatment plan when we’re talking about doing larger or more complicated treatment plans.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 18, 2024

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson I’m Dr. Bri Torgerson and I am a General Dentist working in Saint Louis, Missouri. I guess I’ll use the term “working” lightly. The truth is, I’ve been unemployed for the majority of this year, and not necessarily by choice. I went back and forth about writing this, about slicing my personal life open and putting it out there for everyone to read about, but my blog is about real-life dentistry.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 8, 2024

Implementing best practices can make a substantial difference in helping retain the patients in your new acquisition and existing team loyalty and trust throughout the transition. By: Dr. David Rice Buying a dental practice is the biggest financial decision you’ll make as a young dentist. Do it well, and it will fuel your future. Buy it and lose 30% of the patients, and it will slow down your dream house, car, vacations, and life.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 5, 2024

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy Article Originally Appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com So what script do we need if we order an MRI on our patient? Now, it used to be, several years ago, that MRI was kind of the gold standard for us to look inside the joint. That is not the really case anymore. CBCT Gives Us Great Information, But Sometimes It Is Not Enough CBCT is so common now; that many dental offices have it.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today, we shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked heroes of dental care: dental assistants. Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Ronda Holman Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Through the eyes of Ronda Holman, a seasoned dental assistant with 24+ years of experience, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable roles these professionals play in dentistry.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

By: Savannah Craig In a world full of dental phobia, sedation has become an increasingly popular option for dentists to offer their patients. There are many options for types of sedation that can be offered to patients, and each is carefully regulated by state dental boards. I hope to educate patients about what options are available and what to expect from their experiences with each type of sedation they might be offered.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, a renowned dentist and educator. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz shared valuable insights and advice for dentists at all stages of their careers. In this article, we will explore the key themes discussed in the podcast and analyze their implications for the dental industry.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Talking too much can inadvertently cause discomfort to some patients and the schedule. Embrace the challenge of becoming a better listener. By: Ronda Holman Hi dear reader, my name is Ronda Holman and I have been sitting across from a dentist for a living for the last 25 years. I thought it might be time to make some written confessions as to what I have been guilty of over the years and how my dentist was able to effectively mold me into their dream dental assistant.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the realm of personal finance, understanding the nuances of take-home pay is crucial for individuals striving to maximize their earnings, manage their financial well-being, and avoid a big financial loss. By: Dr. David Rice This article delves into the significant differences between the take-home pay of a W-2 employed dental associate earning $200,000 annually and a business owner with a similar income.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 18, 2023

“The reality is, that not everyone will get into dental school, some will be waitlisted, but that doesn’t mean it will NEVER happen.” By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Hi friends! I’m Dr. Bri Torgerson and I’m a General Dentist living and practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. I’ve had a pretty unique journey into, through, and after graduating dental school and my goal is to share those experiences to help you avoid my pitfalls.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 15, 2023

By: Will Kelly DMD Article Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.org My experience with splint therapy was like most dentists prior to developing the skills taught at Pankey. In fact, my appliance was not really therapy at all. Perhaps just a shot in the dark “helmet” that protected teeth against collisions with very little intention. Throughout the years there have been many facets of my experience I value greatly in guiding patients to health using plastic.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Navigating Your Path to Practice: Most Common Red Flags that Prevent New Dentists from Getting their First Practice Loan By: Dr. David Rice You woke up today, and you’ve decided you’re finally ready to trade your associate handpiece for your owner handpiece! The key now is to make sure you’re the strongest borrower you can be. First, because I want you to get an easy yes.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Navigating the Buzz: A Dentist’s Take on Contemporary Dentistry & Oil Pulling By: Dr. David Rice It’s not uncommon for us to encounter TikTok trends that capture public attention. Lately, one such topic that has resurfaced and re-sparked interest is oil pulling —an ancient tradition with wild claims of modern-day oral health benefits.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS Interviewee: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz Edited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH We had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, who shared a personal financial mistake she made and how it shaped her approach to dentistry. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz’s story serves as a valuable lesson for all dental professionals, highlighting the importance of trust, vision, and surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By: Savannah Craig The night before my first day of private practice felt a lot like the first day of school. I laid out my new scrubs, packed my lunch box, and double-checked my alarm was set ten times before I finally went to sleep. Of course, I woke up before my alarm with those anxious first-day butterflies in my stomach. In that moment I had to laugh because between all my years of schooling and residency, I’m no stranger to that ‘first-day feeling.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By: Lee Ann Brady DMD Seated Condylar Position I know even the mention of the words centric relation probably has some readers bristling, as this is a much argued-over topic. With that said the research by Lundeen and Gibbs at the University of Florida shows that we do seat our condyles into the fossa during the chewing stroke. This seated condylar position is often used as a reference position to treat patients whether as part of reorganizing their occlusion to alleviate TMD symptoms or for res

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson Hi there! My name is Dr. Bri Torgerson and I am a General Dentist practicing out of St. Louis, Missouri. I graduated in the really fascinating year of 2020 from The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. I have worked in Scottsdale, AZ, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and now St. Louis, MO. There are many common questions that I’ve gotten throughout my time practicing that have been consistent everywhere I’ve been.

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