Dentaltown Magazine - April 2009

Articles
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
The Human Touch
Richard E. Mounce, DDS, wrote this column to provide the clinician with a predictable treatment rationale upon which to make clinical decisions when retention or extraction of the natural tooth is in question.
Drs. Kenneth Koch and Dennis Brave
Drs. Kenneth Koch and Dennis Brave discuss the increased use of bioceramics in endodontics.
Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Douglas Carlsen, DDS, discusses how dentists can increase their retirement fund by placing savings first.
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
This month we went halfway around the world to visit Dr. Lincoln Harris' practice in Bargara, Queensland, Australia. He shares how he began practicing dentistry, his passion for continuing education and how interacting with his dental buddies on Dentaltown.com has changed the way he practices.
For the last 10 years, support from companies like Ultradent Products, Inc., has been crucial to Dentaltown's success. In celebrating our 10th anniversary, we also celebrate these companies that have consistently supported us since the beginning.
Dr. Ara Nazarian
In this article Dr. Ara Nazarian discusses a case and includes photos of the replacement of a posterior mandibular tooth using a simplified implant system.
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown Magazine
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown Magazine
A new hygienist in the office said she was told in school not to do scaling and root planing (SRP); that they are recommending getting away from this, as it "Causes more damage and the roots are not supposed to be smooth." Does this mean leaving calculus?
In This Issue
Howard Farran, DDS MBA, MAGD
CYA: Cover Your A/Rs
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Meet the Editorial Advisory Board
If you have dreams of building a new dental office, then you need a clear vision of where you are going, and you must understand the pitfalls. In this course Glenn W. Crow, PhD, M.Arch., AIA, talks about these details and more.
Message Boards
These lasers can cut hard tissue and many dentists are becoming big fans for this "newer" method of cutting. Check out the discussion.
Handle sharp instruments enough and eventually you will get stuck. What is the protocol in your office?
Taking over a practice creates many challenges. The greatest one of all can be integrating yourself within the existing staff.

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