Are Tariffs Stalling Tomorrow’s Tech?

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THE NEW ECONOMICS OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT There’s little question that tariffs have spurred price increases, but dental professionals say the effects on product development—and tech adoption—might still be far subtler than the broader economic alarms suggest. BY JERRY MARKON IN 1983, WHEN THE storied ...

The Vision Thing

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By elevating diagnosis, documentation and patient confidence, AI brings clear-eyed, objective measurement to radiographs, helping clinicians move from passive observation to proactive care. By Parag R. Kachalia, DDS FOR DECADES, dentists have relied on the familiar word watch when interpreting radiographs. Whether ...

Two Good

By: Ed Kobesky

When Dr. Thad Johnston’s team couldn’t find an agreeable solution for doing streamlined two-handed dentistry, he invented one himself, combining a high-volume evacuator with a dental mirror. BY EDWARD KOBESKY. PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF DR. THAD JOHNSTON RUN, DON’T WALK, to a patent attorney if you ever have a great ...

Build It, Shape It, Control It

By: Ed Kobesky

THE NEW THINKING IN IN-HOUSE LABS How ultra-advanced practices such as Garine & Boza Prosthodontics build a right-sized internal lab—and how other ambitious dental offices can follow their lead. BY EDWARD KOBESKY VERTICAL INTEGRATION IS crucial anywhere control, precision and predictability matter. But ...

Dental Innovators Hall of Fame – Dr. Lewis Balamuth

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Dr. Lewis Balamuth circa 1906–circa 1981 Prolific innovator in applied ultrasonics; co-inventor of the first ultrasonic handpiece. LEWIS BALAMUTH WASN’T the sole inventor of the Dentsply Cavitron Model 660, the first commercially viable, widely adopted ultrasonic dental unit, and the predecessor of today’s ...

Progress With Purpose

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Our annual Year in Innovation issue shows that technological advances, as always, help push the profession forward. But long-term vision matters every bit as much. By Rick Cohen and Chuck Cohen DENTISTRY MAY BE higher-tech than ever, but today’s practitioners still confront many of the foundational challenges their ...

Products of the Year 2026

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EVERY YEAR, WE ASK our subject matter experts, writers and staff to share their favorite problem solvers, game changers and innovations. Some picks are new to market, while others earned our admiration over time. All deserve your attention. Interestingly, this year’s list is a bit shorter than those from 2024 and 2025. ...

A Matter Of Mission

By: Ed Kobesky

This small Michigan nonprofit is thriving in ways that money alone can’t guarantee, proving that purpose is perhaps the most universal driver of practice success. HARRIET STREET in the Detroit suburb of Ypsilanti is exactly the kind of tranquil but high-traffic location prized by entrepreneurial dentists. Flanked by ...

Now and Later

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Your business and personal finances deserve equal focus. Start the new year by treating both with intent: making smart decisions for your practice today while planning for your financial future tomorrow. By Angie Svitak, CPA, IAR THE NEW YEAR is a perfect time to take control of your financial future. Whether you want ...

Vintage Vault

By: Larry Cohen

X-ray film was a pain. This shielded lead film container is a clunky reminder why. DENTISTS RAISED IN the digital age don’t know how good they have it. Back in the day, analog X-ray film was the only imaging option—requiring not only a stock of perishable film, but also an old-fashioned darkroom for developing it. ...
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