Dentaltown Magazine - July 2026

Articles
Howard Speaks: Why Patients Say Yes or No to Treatment Dr. Howard Farran examines the real drivers of case acceptance, from trust and
communication to cost and team alignment, and why better explanations alone rarely
move the needle.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dr. Howard Farran examines the real drivers of case acceptance, from trust and communication to cost and team alignment, and why better explanations alone rarely move the needle.
Townie Casefile: One File, Two 90-Degree Curves Dr. Ghassan Yared demonstrates how a single reciprocating file navigated two severely
calcified, 90-degree canals in a mandibular third molar without scouting or a glide path.
Dr. Ghassan Yared demonstrates how a single reciprocating file navigated two severely calcified, 90-degree canals in a mandibular third molar without scouting or a glide path.
Why Antibiotics Often Fail in Peri-Implantitis New Rutgers research suggests peri-implantitis is not just a bacterial infection. Titanium particles may trap immune cells in attack mode, driving bone loss and explaining why antibiotics fall short.
New Rutgers research suggests peri-implantitis is not just a bacterial infection. Titanium particles may trap immune cells in attack mode, driving bone loss and explaining why antibiotics fall short.
Teeth Under Plastic Are aligners creating a hidden caries risk or just exposing which patients were always high risk? A closer look at the science behind teeth under plastic.
Are aligners creating a hidden caries risk or just exposing which patients were always high risk? A closer look at the science behind teeth under plastic.
Blackstone and KKR Take Over Affordable Care Blackstone and KKR are taking over Affordable Care after restructuring $1.4 billion in debt. What the deal signals about the financial pressure building under DSOs.
Blackstone and KKR are taking over Affordable Care after restructuring $1.4 billion in debt. What the deal signals about the financial pressure building under DSOs.
The $600,000 Three-Year Dental Degree Yeshiva's new Manhattan dental school offers a 36-month DDS at a cost that could top $600,000 in debt. Is it the future of dentistry or a warning sign?
Yeshiva's new Manhattan dental school offers a 36-month DDS at a cost that could top $600,000 in debt. Is it the future of dentistry or a warning sign?
The Conversations That Follow You Home Dr. Paul Homoly explains why dentists searching for better treatment acceptance scripts
are looking in the wrong place, and what it takes to find the keys.
by Dr. Paul Homoly
Dr. Paul Homoly explains why dentists searching for better treatment acceptance scripts are looking in the wrong place, and what it takes to find the keys.
Arizona’s Oral Preventive Assistant Law A new certified mid-level role lets assistants scale healthy patients under supervision. What SB 1124 means for staffing, hygienists, and access to care where you practice
A new certified mid-level role lets assistants scale healthy patients under supervision. What SB 1124 means for staffing, hygienists, and access to care where you practice
Barrier Membranes in Guided Bone Regeneration Dr. David A. Mugford presents a clinical framework for matching membrane selection to
defect morphology, site timing, and exposure risk in guided bone regeneration.
by Dr. David A. Mugford
Dr. David A. Mugford presents a clinical framework for matching membrane selection to defect morphology, site timing, and exposure risk in guided bone regeneration.
The SDF Decade Ten years after silver diamine fluoride made national headlines, Dr. Jeanette MacLean
reflects on the dismissal that sparked her mission and where minimally invasive
dentistry goes next.
by Michele Jerrell, Publisher
Ten years after silver diamine fluoride made national headlines, Dr. Jeanette MacLean reflects on the dismissal that sparked her mission and where minimally invasive dentistry goes next.
Understanding Vulnerability Jaclyn Nona makes the case for closing the new patient trust gap before the first appointment
through authentic social media and consistent community presence.
by Jaclyn Nona
Jaclyn Nona makes the case for closing the new patient trust gap before the first appointment through authentic social media and consistent community presence.
2026 Townie Choice Award Product Showcase Voting season is here! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
Voting season is here! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot.
Departments
Online CE: Unique Specialties Roundup Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular unique specialty courses.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular unique specialty courses.
Featured Podcasts From safe pediatric sedation to AI in the operatory to marketing that actually connects: the podcast conversations Townies are tuned into this month.
From safe pediatric sedation to AI in the operatory to marketing that actually connects: the podcast conversations Townies are tuned into this month.
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.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the dental market.
Poll: Marketing Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals 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 on marketing.
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals 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 on marketing.
Why I Made the Switch: EdgeOnyx X-Find Dr. Biraj Patel shares why he switched to EdgeOnyx X-Find
by Dr. Biraj Patel
Dr. Biraj Patel shares why he switched to EdgeOnyx X-Find

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