Paul Pavlik, DDS

Dental Education
Budget preparation: It's that time of year
What is one of the most hated tasks business owners face this time of year? Preparing next year's budget. But doing it -- and using it -- can yield all kinds of benefits for your practice.
October 22, 2009
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New tax incentives will benefit U.S. dentists
The dental community can expect to see higher prices, interest rates, inflation, and taxes starting in 2010, which will directly affect the ability to purchase new equipment and company vehicles. But for 2009, the U.S. government has revised some tax laws that dentists should be aware of.
August 18, 2009
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Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
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Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.
January 22, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to impaired brain function
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.
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Clinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrin
By Kevin Henry
CDOCS faculty member Dr. Doug Smail returns this week to discuss the benefits of platelet-rich fibrin and its applications in dentistry.
January 22, 2025
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AI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapy
By Ava Barros
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 22, 2025
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Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.
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Caries may be linked to diabetes incidence
By Ava Barros
Diabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.
January 21, 2025
Tooth Caries Cavity
Podcast: Dental billing 101, featuring newcomer tips and tricks with Ashley Bond
By Kevin Henry
A dental insurance expert dives into the fundamentals of billing, addressing common mistakes, the importance of training new team members, and strategies for managing insurance changes and outstanding claims.
January 21, 2025
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Navigating a shifting dental economy
By Ryan Mingus
The 2025 dental M&A market is very different from 2024's, writes Ryan Mingus from Tusk Partners. Here's what practice owners need to know.
January 21, 2025
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Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.
January 20, 2025
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Saliva testing may mark periodontitis progression
By Ava Barros
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.
January 20, 2025
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Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries
By Melissa Busch
U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.
January 20, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for avoiding mistakes in your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
By honing in on certain key performance indicators and following certain steps, practices can thrive and flourish in 2025, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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