Culture
Why Do Patients Really Say No?
Most young dentists believe patients say no because of money, and most are being taught that by people who mean well. Six drivers behind the decision, and how to speak to each one.
The Issue
Winter 2025
Contents
Business
It Isn't Just Business, It Should Be Personal: Resolving Conflict in Business Partnerships
Five years into a marriage that nearly ended, in a therapist's office on a brown velvet couch.
Business
Understanding BOI Filings for Dental Practices: What Dentists Need to Know
Beneficial Ownership Information filings come from the Corporate Transparency Act of January 2021. Who must file, what information, by when, and the penalties for not doing it.
Business
Elevating the Patient Experience in Full-Arch Dentistry
Full-arch patients arrive anxious, vulnerable and hopeful after years or decades of trouble. Five keys to the experience, from emotional connection to a seamless handoff.
Launchpad
How Dr. Brendan Gallagher is Paving The Way For a Better Tomorrow
An oral surgery resident at NYU/Bellevue who co-founded Students of Dentistry in his first year, then Elite Dentists and Top Dental Practices.
Impact
How a Patient-Centric Approach Transforms Dental Practices
Success is no longer clinical expertise or technology alone. What patient-centric care actually means, five ways to build it, and how to measure whether it worked.
Impact
Practitioners Can ‘ACT+’ to Preserve, Scale, and Grow Their Private Practice in Today’s DSO-Driven Market
DSOs found dentistry fragmented and moved in. Four moves that keep a private practice competitive: add associates, create convenience, embrace technology, and outsource.