With another year gone and burnout levels high across the industry, the new year marks a fresh opportunity to show your dental team how much their hard work means to you and your patients. Scroll down for helpful tips to recognize your peers that we have found extra-meaningful this time of year. But first, what role does celebration play in the culture of your practice?

While no defi nitive study has found a direct link between periodontal disease and heart disease, researchers believe there could be an association. Bacterial plaque in the oralcavity that leads to periodontal disease increases the overall infl ammation level in our bodies and chronic infl ammation is a key contributor to many health problems including:Coronary diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and pancreatic cancer.

Time management is a real issue for dental practices. There just isn’t enough time in the day. Or is there? Here are some tips for you to improve organization in your clinic!

Applied to permanent molars, sealants can reduce the risk of cavities by 80%. But, what about deciduous teeth … and the caries that can sometimes show up? When it does, it’s common for parents to be upset and worried. And that anxiety can easily pass along to the child.