Dentaltown Magazine - March 2011

Articles
Chelsea Patten, Staff Writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Filling Cavities in Production
James T. Jesse, DDS
Dr. James T. Jesse explores how endodontics can maintain or improve cash flow, improve patient care and enrich career trajectory on numerous levels.
Paul L. Child Jr., DMD, CDT and Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD
Drs. Paul Child and Gordon Christensen address a few of the main areas of panacea-based dentistry and help determine what treatment or product should be provided for patients.
Sandy Pardue
Sandy Pardue discusses the forgotten patients and what can be done to get them back in the practice and in the chair.
Dr. Mike Kesner, DDS
Dr. Mike Kesner talks about case acceptance and how to present treatment to patients in a way that appeals to their emotions instead of their intellect.
Stuart Boekeloo, DDS
The current care model in senior care facilities was getting old, so a dentist decided to do something about it. Dr. Stuart Boekeloo shares his story.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
An interview with Arizona Congressman and dentist Paul Gosar.
Aria Irvani, DDS
Dr. Aria Irvani presents a case featuring Snap-On Smile as an alternative to a stayplate during implant therapy.
John Nosti, DMD, FAGD, FACE
Dr. John Nosti has put together a set of guidelines to help limit the percentage of porcelain fractures in the office.
David Hornbrook, DDS, FAACD
Dr. David Hornbrook explores the aesthetics, strength and durability, bondability, wear compatibility and marginal integrity of IPS e.max lithium disilicate.
Ryan Swain, DMD
Dr. Ryan Swain shares how providing clear aligner and short-term ortho systems can not only provide a great service for patients, but grow the practice at the same time.
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Underestimation of Periodontal Disease
Metronidazole and Amoxicillin – The "van Winkelhoff Cocktail"
Timing of Systemic Antibiotic Important
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation
Quadrant and Full Mouth SRP Equivalent
Water Floss Better Than String Floss
Oscillating-rotating Power Brushes Safe
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Your Fresh Breath Program
Dr. Haroon Ismaili
Dr. Haroon Ismaili discusses the drug-free, all-natural product, Sock-it, which provides safe and effective pain management, as well as optimal wound care.
In This Issue
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Be Up Front About Collecting Up Front
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Fluoride Fallout
Townie Meeting Preview
New Orleans Dental Conference and LDA Annual Session
Message Boards
Emergency protocol (and practice) too often get put on the back burner. Would your office know how to handle an emergency if one happened tomorrow?
Fast curing with LED, plasma and laser seems to leave white lines for some and not others. What type of curing light do you use, and why?
Townie Clinicals
Dentists administer anesthesia to various levels when extracting thirds. Do you use local, nitrous or IV sedation for your procedures?
Dentists discuss their priorities when it comes to aesthetics cases, and give their two cents on whether they believe this particular case requires orthodontic treatment.

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