General Dentistry

Being Part of the Solution

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD

Because dentists are medical professionals whom patients may visit two or three times a year, opportunities can arise for a dentist to be “part of the solution” when it comes to a patient’s overall health.

Dental Management of Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

By Aviv Ouanounou, BSc, MSc, DDS

Dental management can play a pivotal role in mitigating oral complications before, during, and after treatment. This article identifies the most common neoplasms found in the head and neck region and their basic treatments as well as the...

Standing for Those With Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities

By Barbie Vartanian, Steve Perlman, DDS, MScD, DHL (Hon), Rick Rader, MD, DHL (Hon), Vanessa Rastovic, Esq., Matt Holder, Matt Holder, MD, MBA

It is time for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, the village that supports them, and the healthcare professionals that are responsible for their well-being to grab their pitchforks and storm the c...

“Cracking” the Code on Nitrous Oxide Safety in the Dental Setting

By Mark Donaldson, BSP, ACPR, PharmD, Jason H. Goodchild, DMD

Nitrous oxide–oxygen sedation is typically regarded as the safest in-office inhalational sedation method dentists can employ when treating patients with dental fear and/or anxiety.

Practical Strategies to Increase Dental Practice Production

By Roger P. Levin, DDS

This article explores effective strategies for increasing dental practice production, highlighting the importance of implementing foundational practice management systems to enhance performance and profitability.

New Year, New Strategies

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD

The new year is a good time to consider new ideas and strategies to improve our dental practice.

Addressing the Oral Health Needs of Veterans

Michael M. Le, MBA, JD; Antionette Naddour, Esq., LLM; and Kelley Hollingsworth Ryals, DDS

Veterans, especially those who have experienced military combat, face unique challenges, including the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in their ability to access and receive dental care.

Alpha Omega: Envisioning the Next Generation of Leaders

Marc Rothman, DMD

Getting in on the Action

Markus B. Blatz, DMD, PhD

Attention to Detail

By Markus B. Blatz, DMD