Dentaltown Magazine - August 2011

Articles
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Howard Farran provides a list of resources to help push your practice.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi discusses your public presence.
Robert G. Griego, DDS
Dr. Robert G. Griego, former Delta Dental board member, takes issue with the current goings-on at the insurance company.
Joe Steven Jr., DDS
Dr. Joe steven Jr. evaluates the balance of professional working relationships.
Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Should you ever consult financial planners? Dr. Douglas Carlsen tells you what he thinks.
Robert Margeas, DDS
Dr. Robert Margeas presents the advantages of self-adhesive resin cements.
Ara Nazarian, DDS
Dr. Ara Nazarian describes a simplified technique to constantly restore posterior teeth with a new composite in a fast, easy and predictable manner.
Chelsea Patten, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Simone Ellis, a recent graduate, shares her adventures of starting a practice on a budget.
John Fish, DDS
A case using the Six Month Smiles short-term orthodontic system.
Carl E. Misch, DDS, MDS, PhD (hc)
Get the facts from implant guru Dr. Carl E. Misch as he writes about implant dentistry today.
Michael J. Melkers, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Michael Melkers presents implant impressioning techniques using a newer vinyl polyether silicone.
Joseph L. Caruso, DDS, MS and Luke Kahng, CDT
Artistic skill and ceramic work come together in this case.
A collection of lists relating to all things dental.
Karl F. Leinfelder DDS, MS
Read Dr. Karl F. Leinfelder's seasoned advice about working with composite.
Hygiene & Prevention
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
How Subgingival Plaque Biofilm Gets Started
• Blood Group Secretor Status Influences Periodontitis
• Smoking Cessation Improves Perio Health
• Bacteria Remain After Full-mouth Extraction
• Green Tea Decreases Acid Levels of Saliva and Plaque
• Expensive Toothbrush No Better than Conventional
• 20-year Prevention Program Works
Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS, Hygienetown Editorial Director
Who has Periodontal Disease?
Safety glasses protect patients from aerosols, splatter and dropped instruments, but not every office requires patients to wear them during procedures.
In This Issue
Online features for the month of August.
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
• Practice Smarts
• Aspen Dental
• DentalSpots.com
• DP Technology Corp
Why It's Great to Be A Dog
Message Boards
Placing mini implants is a terrific entry into other implant surgical procedures. Check out the discussion of mini vs. traditional.
Sometimes you know an employee needs to go, but you need to do it right.
Townie Clinicals
Restoring Class III and IV composites can be challenging. Check out this reliable technique from one of our members.

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