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The Role of Bone Quality and Quantity in Dental Implant Treatment Planning
Successful dental implant treatment begins well before implant placement. One of the most important parts of planning is determining whether the proposed site provides sufficient bone volume and appropriate bone characteristics to support an implant in the correct three-dimensional...  Read More
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 10 Mistakes That Can Damage Your Teeth
You're not born with teeth that can last forever; you have to take care of them so they last as long as possible. Certain of these seemingly innocent behaviors can contribute to enamel breakdown, increased risk of cavities, or gum issues.The good news is that many factors that cause dental damage...  Read More
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IntroductionFor years, heart health was mainly addressed using cholesterol levels, blood pressure, diet, exercise, and genetics. However, scientists have increasingly turned their attention to another possible factor—the trillions of microorganisms that reside inside the gastrointestinal tract....  Read More
When dentists think about practice performance, the conversation usually centers on scheduling systems, case acceptance, staffing, and clinical skill. All of those matter enormously. But there is a factor that shapes daily operations just as powerfully and receives far less attention: the physical...  Read More
Top Dental Billing Challenges and Solutions
The financial challenges for dental practices in the United States are intensifying in 2026. Rising claim denials, increased payer review and insurance verification issues have been delaying cases, and revenue cycle management (RCM) is becoming a priority. According to industry surveys and reports...  Read More
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How Dentists Check for Oral Cancer and Other Oral Diseases
Oral cancer is an important health concern in the United States. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) estimates that 59,660 Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer in 2025, while about 12,770 people died from the disease. ()Why Regular Dental Visits MatterOral cancer...  Read More
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Why Senior Patients Keep Skipping Dental Care — And How Medicare Advocacy Can Change That
You have seen it happen. A senior patient cancels their appointment. Again. They promise to reschedule. They rarely do.This is not laziness. It is not indifference. For millions of older Americans, skipping dental care is a survival decision. They are confused about what their Medicare plan covers....  Read More
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The Best Cosmetic Dental Procedures for a Natural-Looking Smile
Most people who consider cosmetic dentistry are not looking for a Hollywood transformation. They want something simpler — a smile that looks healthy, proportional, and natural. One that fits their face without announcing itself the moment they walk into a room.That is exactly what modern cosmetic...  Read More
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Dental Emergency vs. Regular Appointment: How to Tell the Difference
It starts with a sharp pain in your tooth at 9 PM on a Friday. Or you bite into something and hear a crack. Or you wake up with a jaw so swollen you cannot open it properly. The question that follows is one most people are not prepared for: do you need an emergency dentist tonight, or can this wait...  Read More
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Episode 51: Dr. Haley and Dr. Goly Abivardi on Noninvasive Cavity Treatment and the Future of Caries Care
For decades, dentistry has excelled at preventing cavities—or restoring teeth once decay becomes too advanced. But what about the stage in between? In Episode 51 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Haley Abivardi and Dr. Goly Abivardi, co-founders of vVardis,...  Read More
Episode 50: Dr. Jeremy Krell on Dental Venture Capital and Startup Innovation
Innovation in dentistry depends on more than great ideas—it requires funding, mentorship, and the right network to bring those ideas to market. In this milestone 50th episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Jeremy Krell, founder of Revere Partners, the...  Read More
Dr. Erin Sheffield  : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1731
In this episode, Howard Farran sits down with Dr. Erin Sheffield, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has built a career breaking barriers in one of medicine's most male-dominated specialties. Beyond the operating room, she is an international speaker, educator, content creator,...  Read More
Dr. Tommy Murph : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1730
In this episode, Howard Farran podcasts live from Guatemala with Dr. Tommy Murph — the Myrtle Beach–area general dentist and Dentaltown legend behind more than 50,000 posts and the longest-running threads in the community's history. Speaking from the clinic floor between patients, Tommy walks...  Read More
Episode 48: Dr. Paul Feuerstein on Dental Technology Journalism & the Future of Dental Media
Dental technology journalism has played a major role in shaping how clinicians discover, evaluate, and adopt innovation—and few people have contributed more to that conversation than Dr. Paul Feuerstein. In this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with his...  Read More
Bigger on Paper, Breaking in Practice
Four operational blind spots every dental operator should understand before the next board meeting.Dentistry has spent the past decade consolidating.DSOs have gone from a relatively small corner of the industry to a major force in how care is delivered, how practices are financed, and how dental...  Read More
Episode 47: Dr. Bill Simon on Dental Practice Management & Organized Dentistry
Dental practice management is often taught in theory—but Dr. Bill Simon has lived it in every possible real-world scenario. In this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with the Chicago-based dentist, organized dentistry leader, and long-time mentor to unpack...  Read More
Drs. Mike DeLuke and Mark Levi : Dentistry Uncensored w/ Howard Farran #1727
In this two-guest episode, Howard Farran brings together two clinicians unafraid to challenge the status quo. Dr. Michael DeLuke is a board-certified orthodontist who graduated valedictorian from SUNY Stony Brook and served as Chief Resident at UConn before owning DeLuke Orthodontics for nearly two...  Read More
A college student keeps pain relievers in every backpack pocket. A busy professional blames long workdays for the pressure behind the eyes. A parent assumes stress is causing the dull ache that returns several times a week. Headaches are so common that many people learn to live with them without...  Read More
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A teenager and their older sibling sit in the same dental office on the same day. Both want straighter teeth, yet their treatment plans look completely different. One receives clear aligners designed around a digital scan, while the other is given a customized approach that accounts for jaw growth,...  Read More
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Episode 46: Dr. Ed Zuckerberg on the Oral Systemic Connection & the Future of Periodontal Health
The connection between oral health and systemic health is becoming one of the most important areas of research in modern dentistry—and few people have followed that evolution more closely than Dr. Ed Zuckerberg. Returning as the first repeat guest in the history of The Technology Evangelist...  Read More
A child finishes dinner and sits quietly watching television. Nothing seems unusual. Yet, without anyone noticing, the tongue rests low in the mouth while the lips remain slightly open. This small habit may seem harmless, but over months and years, it can influence how the teeth develop, how the...  Read More
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Your robots.txt welcomes AI crawlers. Your server may be turning them away anyway.
Short answer: of 499 U.S. dental practice websites whose robots.txt explicitly allows AI crawlers, 14.4% were refused by their own server anyway when we asked for the homepage as an AI crawler on 22 July 2026. Sixty-nine of those sites returned an outright block status such as 403 or 429, and three...  Read More
How the Best Dental Marketing Agency Uses SEO to Grow New Dental Practices
Opening a new dental practice is exciting, but attracting a consistent flow of patients can be one of the biggest challenges. Even an incredible dentist with a beautiful office can struggle to grow if prospective patients can't find the practice online. That's why search engine optimization (SEO)...  Read More
How the Best Dental Marketing Agency Builds a Winning Content Strategy for Dentists
Content marketing is one of the most valuable tools dental practices can use to improve online visibility, educate prospective patients, and build long-term trust. However, successful content marketing requires much more than occasionally publishing a blog or posting on social media. The best...  Read More
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