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Preparing Patients for the Cost of Dentistry

Investing in Oral Health is Good for the Economy

A year on, the World Economic Forum’s white paper “The Economic Rational for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health” continues to provide food for thought.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Georgia Dentist Education Loan Repayment Program 2025

GDA and GBHCW staff offer important information about a program helping new dentists looking to work in rural places pay off student debt.

Practice Perception: Timex or Rolex?

To Be Successful, Look Successful

Georgia and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Georgia lawmakers begin to look ahead to next year's budget.

Minimally Invasive Dentistry: Treatments and Benefits

Building a Trusted Circle of Influence for Buying or Selling Your Dental Practice

Buying or selling a dental practice is a life-changing decision that requires more than financial planning, it demands a trusted circle of professional advisors who understand your goals, legacy, and emotional journey.

New Dental Unit Waterline Rule Now in Effect

The Georgia Board of Dentistry’s new waterline rule officially took effect on July 20, 2025, following approval earlier this year and final publication by the Secretary of State’s office.

Stay Focused on the Fluoridation Facts

New materials designed to keep the facts about community water fluoridation front and center.

How to Lower the Total Cost of Your Student Loans

Managing student loan debt is a major concern for many dentists, and choosing the right repayment strategy can lead to significant savings over time. Whether through forgiveness programs, extra payments, refinancing, or automatic payment discounts, understanding your options is key to minimizing total loan costs.

Budget Reconciliation and Georgia: Senate Developments

Following the ongoing budget reconciliation process can be tricky, but the outcome will impact Georgia dentists.

Advancements in Dentistry: AI, Science, and Technology

Recent advancements in dentistry, including the integration of artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, and regenerative sciences, are transforming patient care by improving efficiency, precision, and outcomes. While these innovations present new challenges and require adaptation from providers and patients alike, they hold the potential to revolutionize the future of oral health.

The Big Question: Startup or Acquisition?

Owning a dental practice offers autonomy, financial potential, and the ability to build a lasting legacy, but it also comes with challenges that require planning and the right support team. Whether starting from scratch or acquiring an existing practice, aligning your choice with your personal and professional goals is key to long-term success.

What the Latest Tax Bill Could Mean for You and Your Practice

The U.S. House recently passed a major tax bill that could impact income taxes, deductions, estate planning, and business strategies for dental professionals. A new UBS article breaks down what practice owners need to know as the legislation heads to the Senate.

Georgia Dental Association Supports Opening of Center for IDD Care

The Georgia Dental Association celebrates the opening of a new Macon clinic for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, created in partnership with Mercer University and the Dental College of Georgia. The clinic will expand access to care while training future healthcare providers.

Crashing the Biofilm Party: Understanding the Path to Safe Dental Unit Waterlines

Dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) can harbor harmful bacteria if not properly maintained, posing serious health risks to patients, including documented outbreaks. Once overlooked, DUWL safety is now a critical infection control focus, with protocols like shocking, treating, and testing waterlines increasingly mandated, including new continuing education requirements in Georgia.

Georgia Sees Uptick in Scammers Posing as Regulators

An increase in fraudulent phone calls requires increased vigilance from dental teams.

States Begin to Adopt New Dental Assisting Role

States begin to implement oral preventative assistants.