Patient financing, laboratories, practice consultants and continuing education are all vital elements to a successful practice. Listed on the following pages are those companies that received the highest amount of votes during the online survey conducted in October.

Please be sure to visit the DentalTown website at www.dentaltown.com for a complete listing of all items voted on within the services category and their total votes.

DentalTown hopes this information will assist you throughout the year in making decisions on labs, patient financing and practice management. To learn more about dentist’s experiences and evaluations, visit the message boards www.dentaltown.com and do a general search for a particular company or service or visit the following forums: Continuing Education; Pankey Institute; Finance, Laboratories and Practice Management.

	Equipment Finance	HPSC
HPSC finances all of the needs of a dental practice including: equipment, practice acquisitions, working capital, supply contracts, expansions and renovations with customized finance and lease terms to 84 months. Since 1975 and with 22 offices across the United States, HPSC representatives are always close by to assist with financing your practice needs. We work with all dealers and manufacturers. Call 800-225-2488 or visit us at a regional convention. (Votes: 202 of 1700)

	Labs	Glidewell Dental Laboratories
Thank you Townies for choosing Glidewell Laboratories. Glidewell provides complimentary patient & clinical education programs to help dentists maximize treatment acceptance and enhance their clinical abilities. Current clinical video education programs by Michael DiTolla, DDS, FAGD, include “Clinical Tips to Enhance PFM Esthetics & Predictability” and “Wol-Ceram All-Ceramics, Clinical Advantages & Procedures”. Call us for your free video or DVD at 800-854-7256 or visit www.glidewell-lab.com. (Votes: 247 of 1700)

	Patient Finance	CareCredit
At work in more than 35,000 healthcare practices nationwide, CareCredit has a payment option that will fit comfortably in almost anyone’s budget from 3, 6 & 12 Month No Interest Payment Plans to 24, 36 & 48 Month Extended Payment Plans. CareCredit’s new option, Pre-Approval, allows practices to know in advance whether most of their patients qualify for financing before the patient and the practice go through the process of completing and submitting an application. For more information or to enroll, call 800-300-3046 ext. 4519 or visit www.carecredit.com. (Votes: 624 of 1700)

	Post Graduate Cosmetic & Restorative Institute	The Pankey Institute
The Pankey Institute (www.pankey.org) offers educational opportunities in technical, esthetic, and behavioral practice for dentists who want to become accomplished in restorative dentistry with a highly developed understanding of both function and esthetics. Participants prepare for the clinical and behavioral realities of contemporary practice through a Continuum of advancing postgraduate courses. A renowned faculty, headed by Dr. Irwin M. Becker, and successful mentor program work to ensure the success of each participating professional. (Votes: 90 of 1700)

	Post Graduate Implant Institutes	The Misch International Implant Institute
Dr. Carl E. Misch developed the Misch International Implant Institute in 1984. The Institute offers surgical, prosthetic, advanced bone grafting and soft tissue management courses using a unique extensive hands-on training approach to provide the most progressive and documented information.You can find out more about the Misch International Implant Institute by visiting their website at www.misch.com. Contact them by e-mail: info@misch.com or calling 248-642-3199. (Votes: 69 of 1700)

	Post Graduate Orthodontic Institutes	Rondeau Seminars
Most practice management consultants recommend general dentists treat their younger patients orthodontic problems. 70% of all children have a malocclusion. Some of the benefits of early treatment with functional appliances include broad smiles, outstanding profiles and healthy TM joints. The elimination of airway problems can improve school and athletic performance, reduce hyperactivity and encourage normal growth in our younger patients. Orthodontics will revitalize your practice and love for dentistry. For more information contact Rondeau Seminars at 877-372-7625. (Votes: 66 of 1700)

	Practice Management Consultants	McKenzie Management
Since 1980 McKenzie Management, has been enabling business, clinical and hygiene departments of general and specialty practices nationwide by providing system analysis, guidance and coaching propelling practices to realize their potential and attain success. Customized recommendations are based on practice vision, socio-economics of patient base, geographic location of the practice, and doctor temperament type with follow-up coaching and team training. Monthly payment plans and nationwide references available by e-mailing info@mckenziemgmt.com. (Votes: 41 of 1701)