Dentaltown Magazine - November 2002

Articles
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Publisher, DentalTown Magazine
Does your hygiene department need a regular cleaning or deep cleaning?
Carol Murphy, Executive Editor
Changing the Face of Professional Teeth Whitening
BriteSmile’s R&D Team Leads the Charge
Scott Perkins, DDS
Director Research & Development
Simple Dental
Dr. Scott Perkins was so concerned about the time his hygienists spent with new patients, he decided to try it himself—what happened may surprise you.
by: Larry Burnett, DDS
The toughest biofilms in dentistry aren’t in your waterlines. They’re in your patient’s mouth! Dr. Larry Burnett discusses bacterial plaque as biofilm.
by: Rodger ‘Rod’ Kurthy, DMD Official Townie
Dr. Rod Kurthy shares how he uses lasers to market his practice and gain new patients who accept more treatment plans.
By: John Halmaghi, DDS
Turn your office into a halitosis profit center with suggestions by Dr. John Halmaghi.
By: John J. Graeber, DMD, MAGD, FICD
John Graeber, DDS, discusses the many applications of drill-less dentistry in today’s dental practice.
By: Udell Webb, DDS
Director, Udell Webb Leadership Institute
Use those codes, even the ones the insurance won’t pay for, it just may save your career, or in the very least, your pocketbook. Dr. Udell Webb shows you how.
By: Michael C. DiTolla,DDS,FAGD Director of Clinical Research and Education Glidewell Laboratories
Dr. Michael DiTolla, of Glidewell Laboratories, shares some common errors that lead to doctor/lab miscommunication.
By: William G Artino, President, Professional Capital Group
Loan or Lease? Some tips to consider when acquiring equipment. The calendar is winding down...Now may be the best time to purchase equipment and reap rewards.
In This Issue
By: Carol Murphy, Executive Editor
Win a trip to Australia!
Message Boards
Real-world dentists discuss how long they allow for a hygiene check in their office.
Find out what codes other offices use for root planing.
Suggestions from the Townies on ways to train your hygienist to go over treatment recommendations with the patients.
Wet-gloved dentists share what products they use for core buildups.
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