Tax changes benefit U.S. dentists; new perio treatments proposed

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

Now may be one of the best times to take advantage of lower prices, record low interest rates, and tremendous tax advantages, according to Paul Pavlik, D.D.S., founder and president of Tracker Enterprises, a practice management organization for dentists and other business professionals.

In his article "New tax incentives will benefit U.S. dentists," Dr. Pavlik outlines changes to section 179 of the U.S. federal tax code that could make a big difference in your 2009 return. Read more.

In clinical news, noting that conventional approaches to managing periodontal disease aren't working, a panel of periodontal disease experts at the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry meeting in San Francisco last week advocated the adoption of newer techniques, including laboratory testing and lasers. Read more

And please welcome our latest Second Opinion columnist, Dr. Don Deems. In Coaches Corner, he will address some of the behind-the-scenes issues dental professionals face on a daily basis and provide useful tips designed to enhance your practice on both a personal and professional level.

Speaking of tips, in her latest Dental Diaries entry, Dr. Sheri Doniger tackles the topic of staff turnover, reminding us all not to take it personally when even cherished team members move on.