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dental school, or maybe are about to. You have loans staring you in the face. Now, you’re testing out the waters in the real world. We understand that sometimes all this is a lot to handle. This is why Dentaltown has created and compiled an array of resources for new dentists. It’s not just this magazine either. We have a whole online community you’d be crazy to miss out on.

Many Dentaltown Magazine readers might not have heard about the robust online community on Dentaltown. com. Sign up! The site is easy to use, a great way to learn and, like the magazine, completely free. It’s like downloading clinical and business information from hundreds of other, more experienced dentists’ brains (only less science-fictiony).

Consider Dentaltown a sounding board to talk about everything from root canal techniques to whitening products, and maybe even your last P90X workout. Some doctors who meet on Dentaltown.com have become lifelong friends.

You’ve got the magazine in your hand. But this is only a single issue! There are twelve more (per year) where that came from. All you have to do is fill out the subscription card on page 64, or go to Dentaltown.com/Dentaltown/Subscriptions.aspx.
It’s completely free. Always

Register for Dentaltown.com

Go to Dentaltown.com and click “register” at the top right corner. After giving us your basic info, you’ll be asked about e-news and e-promos. Receiving these helps you stay current and keeps you in the know. E-promos will get you discounts on products and services from our advertisers.

Explore Your New Neighborhood
Once you’re a Townie, you’re part of a community that is always learning and helping each other out. Move into town, and you’re among family. Don’t worry, we won’t show up on your doorstep without calling first.

Comb the Message Boards
See a case you think is impressive? Tell the poster. Maybe you have a question, because new dentists (and seasoned dentists) all do! Or maybe you just need to vent after a particularly hard day at the office. There are Townies who will hear you out. Learn all about the interworkings of the message boards on page 30.

Create a Group
Whether you have a study club or class project — you can have your own forum on Dentaltown.com. It’s a great way to organize content with a particular theme. These groups can be private (based on invitation) or public (these are ideal for school alumni) so everyone on the boards can learn from your studiousness.

Browse the Classified Ads
You could be scouting out résumés to hire staff for your brand spankin’ new practice or maybe you just want an autoclave you don’t have to kick to start up. The classified pages are like a dentalexclusive Craigslist. This is also a spot to post your résumé if you haven’t landed a job out of school yet.

Utilize Practice Resources
From job descriptions to new patient forms, running a practice means paperwork (even if you’re paperless…). Today’s Dental (Dr. Howard Farran’s practice) has provided all of these online for your reference, free. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage and select “downloads” under the “resources” sub-header. You’ll fi nd more than 60 downloadable forms, so you don’t have to start from scratch.

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[Because talking about dentistry with other dentists keeps your family happy. Root canals and perio aren’t exactly the best dinner conversation.]

A Monthly Magazine
[It’s free. Seriously. It’s not a trial. There is no catch.]

Townie Perks
[A program just for our members, offering deep discounts on specific services, like credit card processing and demographics research.]

Classified Ads
[Whether you’re looking for a job or need to purchase equipment to make your practice function. It’s all in our listings.]

Online CE
[Free for students. Cheap for new grads. It’s easy to keep learning. Even better in PJ pants.]


The message boards of Dentaltown.com are a valuable resource for advice.
1. Career: Your first few years of clinical practice will jumpstart your career with the right opportunity. Get your career questions answered. (Which CE courses do you wish you’d taken sooner? How do I make the most out of my corporate associateship? How do you know when you’re ready to buy a practice?)

2. Financial: As soon as you graduate everyone seems to think you’re made of money. Insurance agents, dental suppliers, CE course presenters and financial advisors all want a piece of the pie. The message boards are the perfect place to ask where to spend your precious after-loan-repayment dollars.

3. Business: Running a dental practice requires dentists to put on many different hats — CEO, CFO, HR director and head of marketing… oh, and dentist. Learn to be all of the above.

4. Clinical: Post cases you need help with, ask for advice on techniques or assist others. The boards are an open environment for constructive criticism and a pat on the back for a job well done.

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1. Display Name
Let people know who you are with your username. You can be literal by using your initials or last name, or have some fun with it. Some of our favorites: srundoc, The TOKEN Redneck and teethdood.
2. Avatar
Upload an avatar, which is an image that represents your online persona. It’s important to give your virtual personality a face. If you’re shy, upload a graphic instead.
3. Signature
To further set yourself apart, create a custom signature and furnish it with website links, favorite quotes or our favorite— shameless self-promotions. The possibilities are endless.
4. Profile
You’re unique, just like everyone else. So tell us about yourself. On your profile, you can update Dentaltown community, kind of like your Facebook profile—-from where you went to school, to your favorite movies, books and music.
5. Find Your Interests
There are certain boards that take off like wildfire. These are agrigated into an easy-to-access place called Big Threads. Want to see the topics posted in the last 24 hours? Click “Today’s Active Topics.” When you log on to Dentaltown.com in the morning (because we know it’ll be the first thing you do) you can view the hotbutton topics for the day.
6. Subscribe/Follow
The subscribe button is for threads you’re really crazy about. Maybe it’s a timely issue or a topic you want to keep up with to become more proficient. If you subscribe to a board, you’ll get updates each time there’s a new post.

Not only can you subscribe to specific threads, you can follow specific Townies. If you find yourself really enjoying what Dr. So-and-so has to say, you can follow her and whenever she posts you will be notified by email. On the other hand, if there are Townies you just don’t jibe with, don’t get frustrated, we’ve created a function that allows you to block them. It’s anonymous, too.
7. Post a New Topic
Start a conversation. Share progressive clinical cases, ask peers for practice management advice or seek recommendations for products or services. Talk about whatever your heart desires — just remember that we embrace the Golden Rule, and have moderators to ensure everyone follows it.
8. Reply
Want to weigh in on a board a Townie already started? Click reply and give your two cents. We love it when others contribute to the conversations, though we won’t scold you if you just want to lurk.


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