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With the right workflows and scheduling, computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) can be highly productive, increase profitability and keep your patients happier. In this article, we explore how practices are using CAD/CAM dentistry to expand into new indications, increase referrals and grow their business.

While many practices have found a laboratory that meets their needs and quality requirements, there are also many practices that are considering what it would take for them to produce their own cases in-house rather than sending them outside the practice. Read on for some expert tips on the questions and strategies you should keep top of mind if you are planning to launch your own in-office dental lab.

The rebound of dental practices from the pandemic have been extremely strong, with the most recent American Dental Association (ADA) data showing that patient volume is at 90% of pre-pandemic levels. For most practitioners, economic confidence is very high. Many practice owners who put sale plans on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic are revisiting their plans. The bottom line? Now might be the opportune time to buy or sell your practice. Here’s why.

The evolution of imaging technology has enabled dentists to expand the diagnostic services they can offer to patients. In fact, many practices are taking advantage of these capabilities to help patients suffering from airway and joint conditions such as sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Learn more about these two conditions — and how technology can be instrumental in the diagnostic process.

Endodontic cases can be extremely complex and require dentists to use all of the tools at their disposal — from their clinical knowledge and expertise to the right imaging technology — to make a correct diagnosis. In this article, we explore endodontists’ most common questions about cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), and why it can be an important asset in any practice’s toolkit.

Nothing stays the same, and dental offices are no exception. From updating the décor to expanding treatment spaces and improving workflow and ergonomics, there are a number of reasons why a practice might consider a remodel or renovation. Here’s what you need to know.

A long-time customer of Henry Schein, Dr. Justin Moody knew exactly who to turn to when patient demand and limited space began to hinder New Horizon Surgical Center’s ability to provide the level of care and training his patients, staff, visiting dentists and residents needed. So, he relied on the experts at Henry Schein — his sales representatives and the Integrated Design Studio — to transform one of the building’s suites down the hall into the ideal location.

Whether you’re preparing to use clear aligners, or performing restorative work, such as crowns and bridges, the right intraoral scanner can be a game changer when it comes to capturing a full arch impression. To help identify the right scanner to use — and determine what’s best for your practice — we’ve highlighted four of the leading intraoral scanners available on the market today.

Many practices take full advantage of 3D printers to produce a range of items, including night guards, dentures and surgical guides, as well as permanent restorations. Doing so not only improves efficiency for the practice, but also increases patient satisfaction through faster treatment. Read on to learn more about this innovative technology.

Kim Donnellan used to dread visits to her general dentist — though she had been a loyal patient for 10 years. She would become anxious about the thought of an anesthetic shot and the numbness she would soon experience afterward. But, thanks to her doctor’s use of the Solea® all-tissue laser, trips to the dentist have now become a breeze.