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Dental
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A keystroke or two opens the door to hundreds of
sites on many practice areas - a generous
representation of what today's practitioners need
to know. Regardless of the specialization, these
sections offer in-depth industry info, news,
technical support and business tools geared to
keeping dental professionals conversant and
current in their disciplines.
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Articles
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Experienced dental professionals know that
building knowledge is an ongoing process, because
there’s always something to learn. As for
dentists with new practices, basic business
understanding is a must. Here is a virtual
handbook on a number of operational topics
– including Software and Hardware, Vendor
Relations, Staff and Employment, Sales and
Marketing, Customer Service and Purchasing,
Insurance, and Communications.
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Trade Associations
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This section lists leading professional
associations that target general and specific
dentistry disciplines. Learn how these groups
serve as member advocates on state and national
levels; provide opportunities for continuing
education, research and patient education; offer
networking as well as other benefits. Many even
provide insurance plans, discounted products and
services, too.
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Industry Publications
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Running a dental practice is a business as much
as a science. To this end, publications featured
in this section deal with management,
operational, educational and technical issues.
Moreover, some also cover breaking news and
important industry developments. Many are
available in both print and digital formats. In
certain cases, free subscriptions are available
to eligible practitioners.
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Industry Resources
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Though dental practitioners may rely on their
respective professional associations for most of
their information and support, other help –
particularly on the business front – is
available as well. This section offers access to
resources on continuing education,
practice-building and operation, revenue
management, patient relations and other topics
pertinent to running a successful dental office.
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Trade Shows
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For most busy dental entrepreneurs, the one way
to get out of the office is to hit the road!
Fortunately, the field of dentistry provides a
slew of networking opportunities nationwide,
particularly conferences and events focused on
educational, professional and personal growth.
This section features some of the leading
functions of the year, including dates and
locations.
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Industry News
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Emerging technologies, changing business models,
legislative issues – all these factors
influence today’s dental industry. Use this
section to keep up with news on topics impacting
your profession. Subject areas include practice
management, staffing, patient relations and much
more. Besides culling these articles from leading
news sources nationwide, we update them on a
regular basis.
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Licensing/Certification, Training &
Cont.
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Refer to this section for continuing education
and training opportunities for dentists, dental
office managers, assistants and other support
staff. Links to professional organizations that
provide applicable courses, such as the American
Dental Association, are included. Also reviewed
are the basic licensing requirements for dental
hygienists and dental assistants.
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