Many patients are postponing care not because they don’t need it—but because they can’t justify it. P.A.I.N.—short for Patient Activity Income Narrative—is a strategic framework developed by Bottom Line Business Planning that helps dental practices interpret patient behavior through the lens of financial pressure.

My journey to dentistry began on the other side of the world, among the mountains of northern Laos. To truly understand how I ended up here—serving patients and practicing dentistry in Georgia—we must travel back through time, culture, war, and resilience....

What happens when an implant is placed in a less-than-ideal position, making achieving perfect esthetics nearly impossible? In this case, the first try-in showed promising tissue esthetics, but the ceramics appeared gray

Achieving exceptional outcomes with veneer restorations requires precision, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how preparation design shapes the final result. Preserving enamel while creating an ideal form for your ceramist is a top priority. For lab technicians, that same prep design serves as the foundation for both esthetic and functional success—ensuring the veneers blend seamlessly with natural dentition while delivering the perfect balance of shade, translucency

Sessions Held Monthly: This course is designed for practitioners seeking to deepen their expertise in dental sleep medicine through real-world case applications, surgical demonstrations and advanced virtual planning.

Breathe Better, Sleep Deeper: Two simple techniques that can make a big difference. As healthcare providers, we are continuously seeking...

Uncover the early signs and symptoms of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing, and familiarize yourself with this specialty's diagnostic...

Insurance can be complex and highly detailed on a good day, and therefore easy to get tripped up even for the most experienced dental...

If you’re a business owner, you likely understand your numbers well enough to follow your accountant's explanations, but the real...

Selecting the right restorative material is critical to the success of your case, as it impacts both the functionality and esthetics of...

Dr. Katie To is a trailblazer in cosmetic and wellness dentistry, known for her commitment to continuing education and her dedication...

As a young dentist, I quickly realized dental school didn’t prepare me for the business side of practice. We spend four-plus years in...

This patient presented with an implant crown showing discolored ceramics and uneven tissue heights. See how she achieved ideal tissue emergence profiles — overcoming several challenges — without additional soft tissue or bone surgery.

This course introduces the fundamentals of diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders by incorporating dynamic 4D live occlusion and jaw...

I've used lasers for more than seven years on over 400 implants with peri-implantitis. Through these experiences, I developed treatments...

How do major players in the dental and medical fields ensure they are attracting top talent that aligns with their goals and drives success?

Dr. Nudera discusses non-surgical root canal treatment on a tooth with a classic entomolaris root configuration. This case involved tooth...

Dr. Filippo Caliceti drives race cars to unwind. He has competed in many different types of races with different types of cars, and has...

Dr. Drew Ferris and his team recently completed this “2-in-1” project, which connects their pediatric dental practice to their...

When it comes to money, many of us are more aligned with Tom Cruise's famous line, “Show Me the Money,” than Biggie Smalls “Mo’ Money Mo’...