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Charlie Sheen Sued Over Outburst at Dentist's OfficeThe controversial actor Charlie Sheen is being sued after dental office employees say he threatened them during a 2014 appointment.
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The DMD Top 5 for the Week Ending April 28A dentist is accused of performing a tooth extraction while standing on a hoverboard and videotaping the stunt to share with his friends. A few travel websites have announced last-minute deals for summer vacationers. And taxpayers in these states aren't getting much in return of the money they pay. Find out what other stories were among our five most popular last week.
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Determining When to Sell a StockInvesting and purchasing stocks are highly influenced by emotions. But how can one know when it's time to sell? These simple tips can help you cut through your personal bias and see reason. Continue below to find out more.
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Is Your Practice a Good Fit for a Cash Balance Retirement Plan?Not sure whether a Cash Balance Plan is right for your practice? Here are the 6 key factors that make your practice a good fit for a potential plan.
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Vertical or Horizontal? A Travel Photographer's Tricky QuestionHorizontals come easy. It is the way we see the world. But sometimes a vertical photo is the best way to capture a subject. So how do you know when to make that choice?
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Should You Buy Critical Illness Insurance?Critical illness insurance can act more like a lottery ticket than serious insurance, so is it worth buying?
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You Just Graduated Dental School. Now What?Dental school graduation season is upon us. Though the years of hard study have just ended for recent grads, many new, business-related challenges lie ahead, many of which predecessors didn't have to contend with. Dentist's Money Digest® reached out to several dental professionals to get their take on what new dentists need to keep in mind as they begin the next leg of their clinical journey.
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How to Reorganize Your Office to Make It More Comfortable for Your ClientsAlways striving to convince people that dentists are not scary might not be enough. Targeting the office environment may be the thing that takes the practice to the next level. Using these tips to redesign the office space can change the impression the practice makes on current and future patients.
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What Every Dentist Needs to Know About Disability InsuranceWhat do you need to know in order to file a disability claim as a dentist? First and foremost, review your policy to make sure you're properly covered.
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How Dentists Benefit By Integrating Financial Fitness into Holistic WellnessFinancial health can often affect physical health. Making sure you take into consideration this financial health is crucial, and you can help your practice team members focus on their financial health as well.
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Weekly Tech: The Alzheimer's Drug that Stimulates Tooth RegenerationTechnology is quickly transforming dentistry. From digital record-keeping to machines that seem straight out of a SciFi feature, the 21st century has gifted the medical industry some amazing devices. Dentists are especially proactive about adopting new technology in their practices, so DMD is bringing you a weekly spotlight on some of the best products on the market. Continue below to read about this week's focus, drugs.
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Dr. Z's Top 10 List of Medically Billable ProceduresDentists perform many procedures. But which ones have possible medical coverage? Dr. Olya Zahrebelny shares what her years of experience have taught her about medically billable procedures with a comprehensive list. Continue below to find out more.
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Deciphering Your Long-term Care Insurance Policy in AdvancePurchasing long-term care insurance is an inevitable part of becoming a senior. However, disentangling the advantages and disadvantages of a given plan can be overwhelming. For those who have already secured a policy, it is important to understand its features and limits. This financial planner will help you break down your coverage to ensure your needs are met.
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Where to Go On a Night Out in ParisIt can be difficult to know how to best take advantage of your precious hours while traveling, and there's nothing worse than making a poor restaurant or bar choice. Travel blogger Natasha Roubal selected five go-to spots to ensure your night out in Paris is one to remember. Continue below to read more.
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Researchers Say Dentists, Other Health Professionals Are Major Contributors to US Opioid Abuse ProblemAlmost 19,000 Americans died from prescription painkiller overdoses last year, and a new study suggests the problem is wider than a few bad actors over-prescribing the drug.
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Hinman Dental Meeting: Mobile Apps for the Modern DentistAt the 2017 Hinman Dental Meeting, Martin Jablow, D.M.D., gave a brief overview of different apps that can be used in the dental office. Whether for patient entertainment while in the waiting room, or for diagnostics or staff training, there seems to be an app for everything.
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Rent vs. BuyFinding the right living situation for your unique situation includes a number of factors, how much you're spending chief among them. Make sure to weigh the options of renting versus buying when considering your budget.
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Incorrectly Thinking the End Has ArrivedAll investments have a risk-reward scenario and should be carefully evaluated by an investor with specific concerns and a perceived risk tolerance in mind.
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5 Tips for Opening a New OfficeOpening your own practice? Looking for new ways to boost success? Let these tips be your guide.
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3 Surprise Expenses That Can Derail Your RetirementAs you plan for retirement, you'll need to set a series of expectations about what kind of money you'll have and what kind of lifestyle you'll need to fund. However, it's also important to expect the unexpected.
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Balancing Investments and Student Loans After Dental SchoolWhen the author of the blog Another Second Opinion completed his residency, he was faced with a decision: prioritize student loan payments, or take a risk and invest while paying down the minimums? His decisions and knowledge can help young dentists, too. Continue below to find out which financial path is best for you.
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Tap Water Advocates Face Uphill Climb Post-FlintMillions of Americans don't drink tap water, despite the fact that it's much healthier than sugar drinks and usually provides fluoride. The challenge of convincing families to drink tap water only got harder when the water crisis in Flint, MI, became national news.
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Missed Appointment Inefficiencies Cost You Time and MoneyMissed patient appointments are problematic for the profitability of the dental practice. Motivating patients to keep their appointments and helping them return after a missed appointment is crucial to keeping the schedule full.
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You Only Get One Chance to Make a Good First ImpressionThe first impressions we make are often the most lasting, and most important, impressions. This also applies to your practice, as the impressions new patients make of you will be if they decide to continue business with you.
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Building Community: For Dentists, Giving Back Leads to Healthy SmilesOver 200 volunteers came together, donating their time and dental expertise, to promote healthy smiles by building a playground at the Futuro Academy Public Charter School.
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Most Critical Financial Step in Physician Divorce: Evaluating the PracticeIt's essential that he/she choose an attorney with substantial experience in the process who knows how to challenge the other party's financial expert.
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A Guardian for Your Children: Planning in Case You're Not ThereChoosing a guardian is one of the most important things parents can do when planning their wills.
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Using Buckets to Manage Finances in RetirementHaving different buckets for each life phase is a good way to assure you don't run out of money while pursuing your goals.
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Dental Procedure Antibiotics Link to Clostridium difficileCurrent ADA recommendations note the risk of antibiotics is greater than the risk of infection, however inappropriate use of antibiotics helps fuel drug-resistant bacteria.
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Dental School Loan Forgiveness PlansDental school tuition is costly and few dental students have time for jobs that can make a significant dent in the overall cost of the four years of dental school education. It is worthwhile to investigate loan forgiveness programs as an option for paying for dental school education.
