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Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, has invited guest author Chris Salierno, DDS, to share his unique perspective on cloud practice management software for 2022 and beyond. 

The Netflix Lesson: How the Cloud and SaaS Are Transforming Dentistry  

This practice management software from Planet DDS streamlines dental practice operations to make everyday tasks easier and quicker.

5Ws* Denticon

Lyndsay Miller is an Executive Practice Management coach for Fortune Management. She grew up in a family of dentists and practice management experts. Lyndsay has dedicated her life to studying distinctions in practice management; specifically on how to transform dental practice’s into team oriented, productive and highly profitable businesses. She has transformed over 100 practices through her expertise in strategic business planning, marketing and effective communication. Lyndsay is passionate about the preservation of private practice dentistry and improving the standards of healthcare. 

8 Ways to Build a Rock Star Dental Team Culture

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Be aware of others’ fears and concerns. If you are not able to be empathetic to your patients, then maybe you are in the wrong profession.

Understanding Fear in a Dental Practice

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.  

Here are 5 areas where dental professionals can make a positive impact on the wellness and quality of life for both patients and dental healthcare providers in 2022.

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Help Patients and the Dental Team

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 

The author and recipient must carefully read and understand what is being proposed in these documents before the dentist signs them.  

 Dental Practice Owners Should Read, Understand Engagement Letters

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.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been full of hard lessons for healthcare providers. But improved infection control has been a silver lining. 

Pandemic Impact: The Infection Control Lessons We Learned

An executive coach with Fortune Management, Dr. Hema Patel sold her accomplished dental practice in 2014 to be able to balance her devotion for clinical and business of dentistry with family life and her passion for adventure travel. She is an avid trekker with deep respect for nature and mountains and a special affection towards Himalaya. She can be reached at drhemapatel@fortunemgmt.com.

Practices looking to recruit and retain quality dentists should take a close look at these necessary items designed to help lead their team of associates.

6 Steps to Becoming an Exceptional Clinical Leader

Membersy Marketplace will connect dental patients directly to consumers through its online exchange and subscription service. 

Digital Health Company Membersy Launches Online Marketplace for Licensed Dental Membership Plans

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

There is more to just gathering data to boost your dental practice. Analyzing and understanding data go a long way in improving practice management. 