October 2026

Volume 22

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From the Editor

From the Editor Business | Practice Management Management | Marketing

Busy or Productive?

By Robert C. Margeas, DDS

October 01, 2026

3 min read

Question of the Month

Question of the Month Business | Practice Management

How do I get better as a leader of my practice?

By Roger P. Levin, DDS

October 01, 2026

5 min read

Strategy

Strategy Business | Practice Management CAD | CAM Technology Equipment

When Patients Can See What We See

By Jennifer Bell, DDS

Digital visualization is redefining patient understanding, communication, and shared decision-making.

October 01, 2026

7 min read

Strategy Business | Practice Management Business Management

From Volume to Value: Thriving Beyond Insurance

By Sara Hansen

Clear systems and stronger patient relationships can support a successful transition away from PPOs.

October 01, 2026

6 min read

Strategy Business | Practice Management Equipment | Technology

Designed to Perform: The Value of an Integrated Dental Ecosystem

By Michael C. Couch, MBA, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C

Considering equipment, space, workflow, and technology together can create a more integrated clinical environment.

October 01, 2026

8 min read

Strategy Periodontics Business of Hygiene Hygiene and Prevention

Making the Case for Water Flossing

By Katrina M Sanders, RDH

As the evidence base grows, clinicians can take a more individualized approach to technique, pressure, and patient adherence.

October 01, 2026

6 min read

Strategy Business | Practice Management Photography and Communication

Extending Patient Education Beyond the Dental Chair

By Lamar Hull

Clear, accessible content can strengthen communication and support more confident treatment decisions.

October 01, 2026

9 min read

Strategy Business | Practice Management

Winning With Efficiency: 5 Keys to a Well-Tuned Practice

By S. Michael Vaughan, DMD

Exceptional care comes from removing friction, not simply working faster.

October 01, 2026

8 min read

Continuing Education

Continuing Education Restorative Specialty Care

Restorative Materials for Patients Receiving Head and Neck Radiation

By Elizabeth Winders, DMD Candidate, Tomi Adeogun, DMD Candidate, Daniel Lee, DMD Candidate, Mildred Nyaniba Bonful, DMD Candidate, Rafael Rocha Pacheco, DDS, MSc, PhD, Gabriela de Alencar Pinto Magalhães, DDS, MSc, PhD

Treatment timing and individual risk factors guide safer, more durable clinical decisions.

October 01, 2026

Continuing Education Orthodontics Specialty Care

Recognizing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Dental Practice

By Cristina Casa-Levine, EdD, RDH, Allison Castro, EdD, RDH

Early identification can support oral health, speech development, and interdisciplinary patient care.

October 01, 2026

Peer to Peer

Peer to Peer Photography and Communication

The Best Camera Is the One Your Team Will Actually Use

By Jennifer Bell, DDS

Jennifer Bell, DDS, on Shofu Dental Corporation’s EyeSpecial

October 01, 2026

3 min read

Why I Invested

Why I Invested Endodontics

Advancing Endodontic Care with Ultrasonic Technology

By Jason Kwok, DDS

EdgeEndo’s EdgePiezo supports efficient procedures with versatility, precision, and enhanced visibility.

October 01, 2026

7 min read

What I Use

What I Use Occlusion

Bringing Greater Precision to Occlusal Assessment

By Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH

Directa USA’s TrollFoil supports efficient, accurate bite evaluation and illustrates why hygienist input matters when selecting clinical products.

October 01, 2026

8 min read

5 Reasons to Buy

5 Reasons to Buy Prosthodontics Removables

5 Reasons to Buy: Fusion™ Dentures

October 01, 2026

5 Reasons to Buy Lasers

5 Reasons to Buy: DentaLaze®

October 01, 2026

2 min read

From the Editor

Busy or Productive?

Question of the Month

How do I get better as a leader of my practice?

Strategy

When Patients Can See What We See

From Volume to Value: Thriving Beyond Insurance

Designed to Perform: The Value of an Integrated Dental Ecosystem

Making the Case for Water Flossing

Extending Patient Education Beyond the Dental Chair

Winning With Efficiency: 5 Keys to a Well-Tuned Practice

Continuing Education

Restorative Materials for Patients Receiving Head and Neck Radiation

Recognizing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders in Dental Practice

Peer to Peer

The Best Camera Is the One Your Team Will Actually Use

Why I Invested

Advancing Endodontic Care with Ultrasonic Technology

What I Use

Bringing Greater Precision to Occlusal Assessment

5 Reasons to Buy

5 Reasons to Buy: Fusion™ Dentures

5 Reasons to Buy: DentaLaze®

By The Numbers

By The Numbers

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October 2026

From the Editor

Question of the Month

Strategy

Continuing Education

Peer to Peer

Why I Invested

What I Use

5 Reasons to Buy

By The Numbers

Recent Issues

Browse By Topic

Business | Practice Management

Business of Dentistry

General Dentistry

Production Strategies

Access to Care

Technology Equipment