Dentaltown Magazine - September 2009

Articles
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
The Scheduling Institute
Leendert “Len” Boksman DDS, BSc, FADI, FICD
Clinical Predictability with Dual-arch Impressions: Plastic Trays Are Not the Answer
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Curious about the quality and conditions of overseas dental laboratories, Dentaltown Magazine traveled to Shenzhen, China, to tour one of the world's largest labs.
Daniel Smith, DDS, FAGD
Although dentists have never been looked to for the diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, as a result of increased studies on the disorder, dentists are discovering new techniques to properly diagnose the problem.
Sandy Pardue
This article focuses on the key issues dental offices face, along with suggestions for addressing each one.
Bruce Penniall, DDS with Luke Kahng, CDT
By segmenting the teeth and using the Platinum Foil Technique, a difficult-to-match calcification case turns into a pleasing outcome for doctor, patient and technician.
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
An optimistic dentist takes his family on the road in Nick at Nite's new animated sitcom, Glenn Martin, DDS
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Editorial Director, Hygienetown
If I Can Jump, You Can Post
Topical fluoride arrests root surface decay
Lip piercing presents dental and periodontal risks
3D tissue model for testing mouthrinses
Gingivitis is a risk factor for periodontitis
Pain medications following periodontal surgery
Treating periimplantitis is questionable
Myofunctional Therapy
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Editorial Director, Hygienetown
An Interview with Joy L. Moeller, RDH, BS, COM (Certified Orofacial Myologist)
Perio probing is an essential part of dental hygiene visits and Townies agree it should be done at the beginning of the visit for a variety of reasons, most dealing with knowing what to expect during the appointment, and educating the patient.
In This Issue
Howard Farran, DDS MBA, MAGD Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Become an Economic Five-star General
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Care and Feeding of Associates
Celebrating 150 Years of the ADA
Recognizing the symptoms of serious underlying diseases is an emerging role of all dental professionals. Two such examples detailed within the course are diabetes and inflammatory illness, both of which pose serious complications if not recognized early and treated aggressively.
For the last 10 years, support from companies like New Patients, Inc. has been crucial to Dentaltown's success.
Periodontics
Message Boards
To be or not to be paperless. Some say it will be mandated, but government intervention should not be your motivation.
When an unusual opacity is revealed on a panorex, a cone beam 3D image can assist in evaluation of the lesion.
This is an interesting discussion of the right time for the right restoration. Are you using cuspal coverage with the appropriate frequency?

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