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Teresa Duncan, MS, FADIA, FAADOM is an international speaker who focuses on revenue, dental insurance & management issues. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers. Her memberships include the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Speakers Association and the Academy of Dental Management Consultants. She has been named one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry by Dental Products Report. Teresa received her Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management.

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, believes dentistry is no longer just about fixing teeth. Dentistry is oral medÂ­icine. Her work helps dental professionals embrace the opportunities and understand the metrics that accurate insurance coding provides. The ADA recognized her expertise by inviting her to write a chapter in its CDT 2017 Companion book and again for its CDT 2018 Companion. She is the author of the DentalCodeology series of easy-to-read, bite-size books. Her latest book, "Teledentistry: Pathway to Pathology" was co-written with Cindy Purdy, RDH, BS. She can be reached at patti@dentalcodeology.com.

Articles

DentalCodeology: CDT 2015 shifts and dental coding tips every practice should know

Tim has spent his entire working life as a financial advisor but the only that that really matters is meeting his wife, Dana Yeoman D.D.S.   In the process of joining lives together Tim learned what the life of a dentist is like.  Seeing his wife's frustration with the complexity of running a dental practice he set out to make things simple.  Since meeting his wife Tim has advised hundreds of dentists on wealth management issues that dentists face.  Tim is CEO of LifeStone Wealth Management - An Dental Only Wealth Management Firm that works with a limited number of dentists for whom he can have a significant impact.  He has also been recognized as a “Best Financial Advisors for Dentists” by Dental Products Report in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.  He and Dana enjoy exploring California’s wine country,  a good single malt, and raising standard poodles.  Tim can be reached at tim@lifestonewm.com or 855-FIN-XRAY (855-346-9729)

5 warning signs you are in the wrong investments

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Dental Lab Products. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

 On the 1980s TV show “MacGyver,” the eponymous protagonist was a secret agent who used cunning, skill and whatever was lying around to get out of impossible situations and achieve the mission.

30 Easy Ways to Save Money With Products You Already Have

Bruce Bryen is a certified public accountant with over 45 years of experience and is a part of Baratz & Associates CPAs. He specializes in deferred compensation, such as retirement planning design; income and estate tax planning; determination of the proper organizational business structure; asset protection and structuring loan packages for presentation to financial institutions. He is experienced in providing litigation support services to dentists with Valuation and Expert Witness testimony in matrimonial and partnership dispute cases. He is also a financial writer for several dental journals. You may contact him at 609-502-0691 or at 

A special guide to cost segregation depreciation and the dental practice

Cindy Ishimoto has more than 30 years of experience in the dental industry, initially as an assistant and business auxiliary, then progressing to a management position, and now as a dental consultant and speaker. Her knowledge of all facets of dentistry, people skills, motivation, and communication are reflected in her ability to teach and train. Cindy's love of people and dentistry enable her to share her enthusiasm to build successful, people-oriented businesses. Cindy can be reached at 808-375-7344 or online at CindyIshimoto.com.

Academy of Dental Management Consultants Corner: 4 steps to increasing momentum for the year-end and new year of your dental practice

 Compensation is one of the most complex operational systems in your dental practice. However, when implemented effectively, compensation can be a catalyst for growth, motivation and enhanced morale and performance.

Top 5 compensation mistakes dental practices make

With more than 20 years in the dental publishing industry, Kevin Henry has guided the leading publications in the industry, including serving as the former group editorial director for 

. He now works as the co-founder for IgniteDA, a community designed to empower, enlighten, and educate dental assistants, and as director of marketing for Fortune Management, a coaching community dedicated to help dentists and teams have extraordinary practices and lives. He can be reached at kevinhenry@fortunemgmt.com.

Retire by 50? How dentists have been able to do it.

Wall Street update for dental professionals: September’s market volatility extends into October

3 big questions every dentist should answer before retirement

Will assistance help or hinder your child’s ability to become financially independent? Dr. Doug Carlsen says he knows of dentists with kids in their 50s still living at home or receiving $30,000+ payments. 