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1 month ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics.
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1 month ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedWhat to do and how to prevent a dental data breach or ransomware attack with Dr. Lorne LevineDon’t wait until it’s too late—cyber attacks can be detrimental to your dental practice. Tune in to this week's episode of Dentistry Unmasked to learn about how to safeguard your practice before disaster strikes!A cyber attack can be one of the most devastating events for a dental practice—leading to costly penalties, lost data, and damaged patient trust.
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1 month ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedPrioritizing perio and oral-systemic health with Kelly Overton!This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David are joined by Kelly Overton, RDH, as they dive into the importance of effective patient communication and whether your team is delivering the message. Are you truly educating your patients about the powerful connection between oral health and overall wellness?
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1 month ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Curious about the latest dental technology and what’s actually worth the investment?
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2 months ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedThe dos and don'ts of DIY practice ownership with Jonathan MillerWhy learn the hard way when you can avoid costly mistakes from the start? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David sit down with Jonathan Miller to uncover the most common—and expensive—mistakes new practice owners make. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief EditorPamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics.
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2 months ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedMarketing that works might be closer than you think with Jaclyn NonaIs your dental office’s social media page blending into the background? Don’t settle for generic, unengaging content! Tune in to today's and discover the marketing strategy that might finally pay off for your practice!Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief EditorPamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics.
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2 months ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedYour dental hygienist doesn't have to hate you... here's how with Erika Flateau, RDHOver the past few years, there has been a growing tension between dentists trained overseas and dental hygienists. Erika Flateau, RDH, joins Pam and David on this week's episode to tackle this touchy subject. Hygienists are upset that foreign-trained docs and dental students can now do hygiene. Dentists feel like hostages in their own practices. It's been five long years since everything imploded ...
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2 months ago | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Upwards of 90% of adults with obstructive sleep apnea are undiagnosed. A significant majority of dental practices do not treat sleep disorders. Some have clinical success issues—listen in to Dr. Pam's personal story! Many who try fail to master attracting patients and successfully billing patients, unless they have an expert in their corner who has mastered the process from start to finish and who knows every key player in the game.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Foreign-trained dentists and dental students practicing as dental hygienists: a solution to the hygiene shortage or a risk to public safety and the dental hygiene profession? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, David and Pam dive into this hot debate with Dr. Abe Abdul, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, who played a key role in passing both the Foreign-Trained Dentist Bill (H4842) and the Dental Diversion Bill (H300) in Massachusetts.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
dentaleconomics.com | Pamela Maragliano-Muniz |David Rice
Dentistry UnmaskedDental therapists: Are you for it or against it? with Frank CatalanottoDental therapists are making waves in the dental world, now licensed in 14 states and capable of performing specific procedures after just three years of education beyond high school. Initially aimed at improving access to care in underserved areas, dental therapists are now finding roles in private practice, raising questions about profitability, quality, and the future of dentistry.
