Dentaltown Magazine - March 2017

Articles
Howard Speaks: Building Teams and Trust If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with their blood, sweat and tears.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with their blood, sweat and tears.
Professional Courtesy: A Detailed Experience Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, highlights the importance of keeping detailed notes.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, highlights the importance of keeping detailed notes.
Titanium Versus  Zirconia Implants Dr. Saurabh Gupta explains certain factors that should help clinicians determine which implant material is preferred for a case.
by Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dr. Saurabh Gupta explains certain factors that should help clinicians determine which implant material is preferred for a case.
Progressive Bites Dental technician Quint Whipple discusses a progressive bite technique to be used when establishing, restoring or maintaining occlusion.
by Quint Whipple, CDT
Dental technician Quint Whipple discusses a progressive bite technique to be used when establishing, restoring or maintaining occlusion.
Women in Dentistry: The Secrets of Her Success The first installment of Dentaltown’s quarterly series about women in dentistry features Dr. Pamela Marzban, whose first-person article shares some of the tactics and tips she put into action when running her own successful practice.
by Dr. Pamela Marzban
The first installment of Dentaltown’s quarterly series about women in dentistry features Dr. Pamela Marzban, whose first-person article shares some of the tactics and tips she put into action when running her own successful practice.
Technology: The True Foundation of Your Practice We introduce our yearlong series about technology in dentistry with a discussion of what’s at stake when technology and compliance are lax. What could be the consequences if your practice isn’t up to speed?
by Gerald Bittner Jr., DDS
We introduce our yearlong series about technology in dentistry with a discussion of what’s at stake when technology and compliance are lax. What could be the consequences if your practice isn’t up to speed?
Eating Disorders Hygienetown clinical director Linda Douglas discusses how hygienists can understand and screen for eating disorders in patients.
by Linda M. Douglas, RDH, BSc
Hygienetown clinical director Linda Douglas discusses how hygienists can understand and screen for eating disorders in patients.
Don’t Fall for These Myths  About Getting Paid! Priscilla Holland, senior director of the National ACH Association, refutes four myths about electronic payments—from enrollment to security.
by Priscilla Holland
Priscilla Holland, senior director of the National ACH Association, refutes four myths about electronic payments—from enrollment to security.
CE: Silver Diamine Fluoride: Another Arrow in the Quiver to Defeat Decay Judy Bendit and Patti DiGangi examine the indications for silver diamine fluoride for use against caries and share case studies that demonstrate this medicament in action.
by Judy Bendit and Patti DiGangi
Judy Bendit and Patti DiGangi examine the indications for silver diamine fluoride for use against caries and share case studies that demonstrate this medicament in action.
Message Boards
Go to Dental School, They Said. You’ll Drive a Porsche, They Said. Dentists discuss the business side of the industry (and some share pictures of the vehicles they can afford).
Dentists discuss the business side of the industry (and some share pictures of the vehicles they can afford).
Fool Me Once... A Townie treatment-plans root canal treatment with most of his cracked-tooth cases.
A Townie treatment-plans root canal treatment with most of his cracked-tooth cases.
Large Implant Case—Let’s Treatment Plan It Together A Townie enlists suggestions for a significant case.
A Townie enlists suggestions for a significant case.
In This Issue
On Dentaltown.com Visit dentaltown.com for an ongoing conversation about everything from tough cases to staff issues to what team is going to win the World Series this year. Join the discussion!
Visit dentaltown.com for an ongoing conversation about everything from tough cases to staff issues to what team is going to win the World Series this year. Join the discussion!
Continuing Education Update Dr. Howard Goldstein, Dentaltown’s director of continuing education, shares the latest CE offerings released on dentaltown.com last month.
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD
Dr. Howard Goldstein, Dentaltown’s director of continuing education, shares the latest CE offerings released on dentaltown.com last month.
Study Abroad:  Live CE Events Each month, Dentaltown magazine will publish some of Composite CE’s picks for the most intriguing and appealing live dental courses.
Each month, Dentaltown magazine will publish some of Composite CE’s picks for the most intriguing and appealing live dental courses.
Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
POLL With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.
With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.
Product Profile The Scheduling Institute
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