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The new partnership is designed to help dental hygienists cover membership dues and health care expenses.

American Dental Hygienists’ Association and onDiem Announce New Partnership

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

How to avoid getting stuck in a bad contract or signing up for something you can’t use.

Business Deal Red Flags for Dentists

Virtual event courses taught by experts on endodontics, implants and dental materials offer 3 CE credits, chance to learn about the newest advances in dentistry. 

Register for Free CE Course on Dental Specialties Set for June 23

3D Systems proposes to merge with Stratasys just days after Stratasys enters into a merger agreement with Desktop Metal, Inc.

Busy Week of Merger Activity for 3D Printing Companies

Brandi Hooker Evans is a registered dental hygienist and consultant. 

She acquired her formal education from Idaho State University, most recently earning a master's degree in health education. Hooker Evans has served the Idaho Dental Hygienists' Association as President, as well as her local Portneuf Valley Dental Hygiene Society. With nearly 2 decades of experience as a clinician in private practice, she has treasured her time as clinical dental hygiene faculty at Idaho State University and served on the ISU Dental Hygiene Advisory Board. Currently, Hooker Evans owns and operates Stellar Outcomes and Evans Dental with her husband, Dr. Eron Evans. Furthermore, she is an American Academy of Dental Hygiene accredited continuing education provider.

Dental hygienists can often be the first line of defense in early detection of certain conditions in patients. In this first part of a 2 part series, Brandi Hooker Evans talks about best practices for spotting trouble at the start. 

Spotting Trouble: Best Practices for Noticing All The Things You Can See In Your Patients

Lorne Lavine, DMD, founder and president of The Digital Dentist, has more than 30 years invested in the dental and dental technology fields. A graduate of USC, he earned his DMD from Boston University and completed his residency at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, N.Y. He received his specialty training at the University of Washington and went into private practice in Vermont until moving to California in 2002 to establish TDD, a company that focuses on the specialized technological and HIPAA needs of the dental community. He can be reached at drlavine@thedigitaldentists.com or 866-204-3398.

Although software applications get much attention, these programs cannot help a dental practice unless the right information technology infrastructure is in place.

Setting Solid Technology Foundation Is Important

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you. 

Technique Touch-Ups 2023

Dentsply Sirona has launched a free, online kit to help dental professionals become more sustainable in their everyday practice. 

Dentsply Sirona Launches Free Sustainability in Dentistry Resource Kit

Kyle Francis is the president and founder of Professional Transition Strategies (PTS). After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Professional Sales from Baylor University, Kyle completed the MBA program at the University of Colorado with specialties in Finance and Strategy.

In 2007, Kyle created PTS (formerly Headwaters Practice Consultants) to facilitate the sale of over 400 dental practices exclusively as a seller’s representative. His M&A work has resulted in over $2 billion in total deal flow for his clients. His specialty is offering unique options to sellers allowing them to explore individual, group, and private equity investments to achieve the transition goals of his clients.

Along with his M&A work, Kyle has consulted for practices, medical device companies, and groups of practitioners. He has used this knowledge to help build more than 100 medical and dental start-ups and has helped construct another 100 locations. More recently, he has been an advisor to many practice groups across the country. He has owned all or part of more than 30 practices and has been an investor in multiple DSO concepts.

He and his family live in Colorado Springs where he enjoys golfing, skiing and hunting as often as he can.

If you’re thinking about a practice transition, keep in mind that not all offers are the same, and deal structures vary. 

When Selling a Dental Practice, EBITDA Multiples Don’t Matter

Joe Fortini is the Vice President of Customer Success at 

, a company specializing in accounts payable and payment automation. Joe and his team work closely with client organizations across the end-to-end AP process to incorporate best practices, optimize workflows, and maximize business value. Prior to joining MineralTree Joe spent 10 years as Senior Vice President of Account Management at Smart Tuition, a Blackbaud company.