Paul Pavlik, DDS[email protected]Dental EducationBudget preparation: It's that time of yearWhat 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, 2009InsuranceNew tax incentives will benefit U.S. dentistsThe 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, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters