Dentaltown Magazine - April 2011

Articles
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
One Stop Implant Shop
Doug Stegman and Bennett Napier, CAE
Doug Stegman and Bennet Napier offer advice on avoiding the pitfalls of gray market products.
Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Dr. Douglas Carlsen details when and where dentists should put their pennies for the best investment results.
Richard H. Nagelberg, DDS
Salivary testing helps dentists better understand the clinical signs of periodontal disease. Dr. Richard H. Nagelberg explains the pros of using this non-invasive test.
Joe Steven Jr., DDS
Dr. Joe Steven explains the generation gap between the Baby Boomers and the Millennials, and advises how to deal with the differences in work behavior.
Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS
Dr. Karl F. Leinfelder discusses composite resins, their history, the different types and the advantages when using it posteriorly.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
What a difference a quarter century makes! Dr. Thomas Giacobbi interviews 1-800-DENTIST founder Fred Joyal to get his take on how marketing for dentistry has changed since his company's inception.
Chelsea Patten, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Robert Marcus and his team developed DDS GP, a top-grossing iPad app for dentists to simply explain complicated procedures to patients.
Luke Kahng, CDT
Luke Kahng, founder of LSK121, presents a case utilizing the Chairside Shade Guide to match the patient's gum tissue and hide the gray line at the gingiva.
Terrance J. O’Keefe, DDS
Patients hate wearing temps, especially when they aren't cosmetically appealing or comfortable. Dr. Terrance J. O'Keefe looks at the details of provisionals restorations.
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, BS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Diagnostic Codes for Dentistry
SRP Beneficial for Those with Type 2 Diabetes
The Use of Caries-preventive Agents
CloSYS Mouthrinse Kills Bacteria
Various CHX Formulations Produce Stain
Hyaluronic Acid – New Mouthrinse Ingredient
Licorice Lillipops Reduce Strep Mutans in High-risk Kids
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, MS
Caries Detection
Advanced periodontitis treated non-surgically by a hygienist using RPE (regenerative periodontal endoscopy) shows amazing results.
Dave Bridges, RDH
Bad Science by Dr. Ben Goldacre
In This Issue
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
The Mack Truck Test
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Learning with Purpose
If you would like to submit a new product for consideration to appear in this section, please send your press releases to Assistant Editor Marie Leland at marie@farranmedia.com.
CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry
The Inside Scoop
Botox has many uses in the practice of dentistry - from TMJ or orthodontic therapy. Dr. Louis Malcmacher, author, cosmetic dentist and Botox guru, shows how.
Message Boards
This is a common conundrum and one you should discuss the next time you have lunch with your periodontist.
Townie Clinicals
You already know that nothing works 100 percent of the time. Pick up some great suggestions for what to do when something is broken.
An interesting and unexpected find while evaluating third molars.
When straight-forward implant placement isn’t so easy, you end up with the “old” standard of care.

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