Dentaltown Magazine - May 2011

Articles
Barry Glassman, DMD
Dr. Barry Glassman talks about dental sleep medicine and the difficulties that accompany it.
Gordon J. Christensen DDS, MSD, PhD and Paul L. Child Jr. DMD, CDT
Drs. Gordon Christensen and Paul Child Jr. weigh the upside and downside of in-office technology.
Rod Kurthy, DMD
Dr. Rod Kurthy discusses variables of whitening that affect whether it helps or hurts your practice.
Michael J. Melkers, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Michael Melkers argues that understanding the patient’s awareness of his or her conditions, helps dentists to better communicate appropriate consequence and offer treatment options.
Drs. Kenneth Koch and Dennis Brave
Drs. Kenneth Koch and Dennis Brave speak about the importance of keeping healthy relationships between specialists and GPs, and explain how working together can improve both parties’ bottom lines
Robert A. Draughn, DSc and Karl F. Leinfelder, DDS, MS
Drs. Robert A. Draughn and Karl F. Leinfelder talk about the difference between using vibration and oscillation devices to increase the flow of composite material.
A special focus on the charitable side of dentistry
Chelsea Patten, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
An interview with Terry Dickinson – lifetime dentist, founder of Missions of Mercy, winner of the 2010 ADA Humanitarian Award, and regular do-gooder.
Townies on the message boards have asked many-a-question about hosting a free dental day in their practices. We have decided to clear up some of the confusion.
Chelsea Patten, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Boston Healthcare for the Homeless
Ever consider volunteering at a clinic for the underserved? What is your motivating factor?
Throughout the message boards of Dentaltown, many Townies have asked the question “Where do I donate equipment and supplies?” Here is a compilation of advice from Townies picked from various message boards about donating equipment.
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Volunteering by RDHs
• Toothbrushing Better than Toothette for Intubated Patients
• Association Between Perio and Obesity
• Lack of Education and Smoking Lead to Perio
• Lifestyle Risks for Tooth Loss
• Parents with Disease Have Kids with Disease
• Smoking and Perio
Juli Kagan, RDH, MEd
Sitting Doesn't Have to be a Pain in the Butt
Sometimes clinical signs suggest a serious systemic condition rather than the typical periodontal infection.
One of the risks of clinical work is a frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, which causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder leading to limited range of motion.
In This Issue
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Partly Cloudy
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Make a Permanent Impression on Someone
Online features for the month of May.
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.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Innovations on Display at IDS
Inaugural Scientific Meeting – American Academy for Oral Systemic Health
Message Boards
Get the scientific explanation behind the simple answer, no whitening doesn't damage your teeth.
Want to start a great discussion? Ask this question in the Laser Forum on Dentaltown.com
Townie Clinicals
There are many fine whitening systems on the market and these cases demonstrate some of the universal principles for success.

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