Making the move to digital dentistry requires fresh ideas and strategic action, says Jeff Lavers, division vice president and general manager of 3M ESPE Dental Products.

According to Carol Tekavec, CDA, RDH, some services provided by dental offices are tough to categorize for claim forms.

Here is the 2008 Independent Rep & Tech Directory from the June issue of Proofs magazine.

Fortunately, the growth of distance learning has allowed institutions to design quality curriculum that attracts nontraditional students.

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More than 300 professionals discuss the implementation of Clinical Decision Support for Dentistry at the Third International Conference for Evidence-Based Dentistry May 4, 2008. The ADA National Healthcare Information Initiative has set a goal for the implementation of Clinical Decision Support into dental treatment by 2015.

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In light of the rapid improvements in digital dentistry, dentists must keep current with evolving technologies, techniques, and continuing education. This includes the legal ramifications associated with these changes.

The growth in the placement and restoration of implants has created a need for reevaluation of the research, parameters and protocols utilized for evaluation and assessment of dental implants.

While the bright lights of Manhattan and Las Vegas and the beaches of Southern California and South Florida may entice dental professionals, it may be the Upper Midwest that holds the best place to practice dentistry. Looking at a number of factors, Woman Dentist e-Journal recently ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia in descending order to let you know where are the best and worst places to be a dentist. The listing may surprise you, so be prepared. Read the entire article in May WDeJ to learn more.

DE and Levin Group are once again joining forces to bring you a survey that will provide you with insight into important areas of your practice.

Author Lisa Wehr gives you an update about a downloadable form of digital communication that was introduced a few years ago and how dentistry has been one of the first professions to embrace the medium.

Dental Economics Editor Dr. Joe Blaes provides a wish list of equipment and ideas to help you create the ideal dental practice.

Author Lisa Stefanou, RDH, BS, MPH, says to ask your patients to pack up the home-care products they use and bring them to the next appointment.

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Visitors to the 2008 Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta were greeted by a tornado that wasn?t on the agenda. Dr. Del Webb provides an eyewitness account.

As dental health care professionals, the primary goal of a delegation was to attain a better understanding of the oral health care system in policy and delivery of services and its accessibility for the people of Russia and Poland.

The Prescription for Pennsylvania means that a qualified hygienist, in the not-too-distant future, will be able to work alone in a nursing home, school, corrections institution, or community health clinic.

OSHA provides answers to questions regarding dental carpules as well as a listing of EPA Regulations for Proper Disposal of Dental Carpules by State.

Here's a rundown of what you can expect during the 2008 RDH Under One Roof event, which will be held July 31-Aug. 2 at the Hilton Chicago.

Physical, sexual, and emotional abuse can all affect a patient?s ability to receive dental treatment. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder can prepare hygienists to accommodate these patients in the dental setting.

Do you have a substitute hygienist coming to work at your practice today? Here?s how to make the day go smoothly.

Temporomandibular disorders are multifactorial, multitreatment disorders. Patient education and self-help modalities offer patients substantial benefit.

E-mail is fast. E-mail is convenient. E-mail is smart. This article tells you what you need to know to use e-mail wisely in the dental office.

One of the common ways people deal with dissatisfaction in the workplace is to play the "blame game." Cindy McKane-Wagester talks about how to overcome this dilemma.