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Braces help straighten teeth, but they also make the mouth more sensitive to injury. For children, teens, and adults who play sports or stay physically active, extra protection is important. A simple hit to the mouth can damage braces, teeth, and soft tissues. That is why mouthguards play a key...  Read More
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Children’s teeth go through many changes as they grow. From learning to chew to forming speech sounds, healthy teeth play an important role. When tooth decay appears, choosing the right filling material can make a big difference. Tooth-colored fillings are now widely used for treating cavities in...  Read More
How Electronic Dental Records Become Legal Evidence
A Forensic Breakdown SECOND IN A SERIES – PART 2 OF 5 Electronic dental records have surpassed the paper chart as primary medium for patient documentation. Back in the day, when a paper note was contested in court, handwriting experts and ink analysts were called in to assess whether the chart...  Read More
The Role of Digital Forensics in Dental Lawsuits
Why Digital Forensics Matters in Dentistry FIRST IN A SERIES – PART 1 of 5 Digital evidence has quietly become one of the most decisive factors in dental litigation. Whether a case involves alleged malpractice, billing irregularities, privacy breaches, or employment disputes within a clinic,...  Read More
Breathing plays a vital role in overall health. Many people do not realize that jaw shape and tooth position can affect how well someone breathes. When the airway is narrow or blocked, it can lead to sleep issues, fatigue, and poor concentration. This is where airway orthodontics becomes...  Read More
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Orthognathic jaw surgery is a corrective procedure used to fix jaw alignment problems. It is recommended when the upper and lower jaws do not fit together properly. These issues can affect chewing, speaking, breathing, and facial balance. In many cases, braces alone are not enough to correct...  Read More
Many people want a brighter smile, but sensitive teeth often make whitening feel risky. A simple sip of cold water can already cause discomfort, so the idea of whitening products may feel intimidating. The truth is that sensitive teeth do not rule out whitening. They only require smarter...  Read More
The shape of a child’s upper jaw plays a big role in dental health. When the upper jaw is too narrow, teeth may not fit properly. This can affect how a child bites, breathes, and even speaks. A palatal expander is designed to gently widen the upper jaw at the right stage of growth. Parents often...  Read More
A maxillary skeletal expander is a modern orthodontic device. It helps widen the upper jaw. This jaw is also called the maxilla. When the upper jaw is too narrow, it can cause many dental and health problems. A skeletal expander works directly on the jawbone. This makes it different from...  Read More
Just How "Adjusted" Is Your EBITDA?
Just How Adjusted Is Your EBITDA? Add-back this, adjust that.   “Pro forma” has become a verb and it usually has little to do with reality.  It can, however, provide the motivation and lubricant to get a deal done.  Always within reason. When it comes to adjusting financial statements, most...  Read More
Local SEO Guide for Dentists: What Works in 2026 and What Doesn’t
Have you already worked with a marketing company on your online presence and SEO, but local results still feel weak?   You’ve updated your website. You’ve claimed your . You may even see impressions going up. Yet you don’t show up consistently in local searches. Nearby competitors appear above...  Read More
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1686 Wesley Read - PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
1686 Wesley Read - PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran Wesley Read, CPA, CFP®, is the Founder and CEO of PracticeCFO and Practice Orbit, and a nationally recognized financial strategist for dental practice owners. A former Big 4 accountant at Ernst & Young,...  Read More
Our Ongoing Staffing Conundrums
Optimizing the staffing model for any practice always seems to be a work-in-progress.   Dentistry is certainly not getting any easier, and top line pressures only exacerbate the need to identify pockets of opportunity in practice overhead. You can only wring out so many efficiencies in supply...  Read More
It's Procedural, Not Personal
Most managers don’t avoid tough conversations because they’re hard. They avoid them because they’re awkward. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy tackle the real-world issues that show up in nearly every dental practice: sloppy scrubs, chronic tardiness, missed clock-ins,...  Read More
We Just Reviewed the Top 10 Dental Imaging Software Options for 2026
I think you'll agree with me when I say:  Modern dentistry is a field where science and technology come together to treat patients. While the treatments needed have not changed, the methods for improving patients’ oral health have changed dramatically. Lasers have replaced drills in many...  Read More
1685 Practical Tips for Practice Management with Bill Rossi : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Episode #1685 of Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran explores 12 Practical Tips for Practice Management with Bill Rossi. Bill Rossi is a nationally recognized dental practice management consultant with over 35 years of experience helping dentists grow more profitable, efficient, and...  Read More
Making Numbers Matter
Your Team Doesn’t Hate Stats. They Hate How Stats Are Introduced. If you’ve ever rolled out tracking numbers in your practice and felt the energy drop instantly, you’re not alone. Eye rolls. Silence. Resistance. And suddenly, something that should drive growth feels like a morale killer. Here’s...  Read More
In a busy dental practice, urgent patient needs are common. When a patient calls with pain, swelling, or a broken tooth, immediate attention can prevent further damage and build trust in care. A dental team that is prepared for urgent situations improves patient satisfaction and helps the...  Read More
Referrals Aren’t Luck: How Dental Practices Can Build a System That Works
Every dental practice wants more patient referrals. Yet for many offices, referrals feel inconsistent, unpredictable, or completely out of their control. Here’s the truth: most practices don’t actually have a referral problem. They have a system problem. In the latest episode of Dental Drill...  Read More
Annual Planning Is the Heartbeat of a Stable, Growing Practice
Listen to the Dental Drill Bits Podcast here:  Annual planning often gets misunderstood. For many practice owners and leaders, it feels like paperwork. Spreadsheets. Meetings that don’t seem to go anywhere. Another task competing for already-limited time. But the truth is this: Annual planning...  Read More
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