Public Health

Patient no-shows, staff delays, and real-world solutions
July 2025
Shocking stats, CDC protocols, and what most offices still get wrong
July 2025
by Dr. William Jacobson
Dentaltown editorial board member Dr. William Jacobson discusses his experiences working at two distinct community health centers, and the benefits and challenges of urban, suburban and rural centers.
October 2024
by Dr. William Jacobson
Dr. William Jacobson provides guidance for handling challenging patient behaviors and scenarios, drawing on his experience working in community health centers and as a behavioral researcher.
February 2025
by Dr. Jared R. Robbins, Dr. J. Brett Mangum and Riley M. Goldsmith
Dr. Jared R. Robbins, Dr. J. Brett Mangum and Riley M. Goldsmith explore how improved communication between dentists and radiation oncologists can mitigate treatment risks and enhance patient care in head and neck cancer cases.
April 2025
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran calls for reform as the ADA faces financial turmoil, urging members to demand transparency, accountability and action before trust erodes further.
June 2025
by Forest Rain Marcia
Forest Rain Marcia shares how to choose the right magnification tools
New Grads Edition 2023
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
October 2023
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 sleep dentistry.
January 2023
by Susan Resh
A deeper dive into Townies’ work in the Dominican Republic
May 2020
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie heads a 10-chair public health practice that serves more than 18 communities throughout Washington and Oregon. She candidly shares the ins and outs of dentistry in the public health sector, how she’s shaping new doctors through a mentoring program, and how she’s leveraging her American Indian heritage to reduce disparities in her community.
July 2021
Verify dental waterline safety with speed, simplicity and support
June 2024
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