Dentaltown Magazine - 2011 New Grad Edition

Articles
Marie Leland, Assistant Editor Dentaltown Magazine
Drs. Aaron and Katherine Carroll met in dental school, married and started a practice together right out of school. In this article, they explain the challenges of such a feat, and the reasons why it fits their lifestyle.
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, DICOI, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Howard Farran, founder and CEO of Dentaltown, explains the importance of finding a dental mentor… because you don’t know what you don’t know.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, editorial director of Dentaltown Magazine, explains practicing dentistry is full of variation and challenges. When you graduate, it doesn’t mean you are finished learning.
Rhonda R. Savage, DDS
Dr. Rhonda Savage, a dentist for 16 years and now a practice management consultant, offers leadership tips to use if you want to be a respected employer.
Dr. Glenn van As
Dr. Glenn van As, one of Dentaltown’s resident laser authorities, provides a testament to the versatility and efficiency of soft-tissue light diode lasers and encourages new grads to check out lasers for themselves.
Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Dentaltown’s financial guru Dr. Douglas Carlsen presents a realistic plan for paying down dental school debt. Take this advice from a dentist who retired at age 55.
Sandy Pardue
If you have systems in place from the very beginning, interviewing candidates for your new practice can be streamlined and efficient. Sandy Pardue, the director of consulting at Classic Practice Resources, even gives you a cheat sheet of questions to ask.
Sandy Pardue
Sandy Pardue presents a blueprint for the perfect interview, along with tips to find an associateship position that fits your personal and professional goals.
Juli Kagan, RDH, MEd
Dental hygienist, yoga instructor and ergonomics specialist, Juli Kagan, explains what hunching over a patient does to your back and neck, and presents a crash course on exercises to keep your bones and muscles healthy.
Bradi Boyce, DDS
On being a mother, a dentist, a wife, and a person, all while staying sane.
Six professionals, representing six different demographics, present their advice on everything from career choices to “real world” misconceptions and offer you their list of most-used resources, as well as their personal contact information if you have additional questions.
Chelsea Knorr, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Ever considered a hospital-based residency? Read about why Dr. David Kahn is glad he did.
Chelsea Knorr, staff writer, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Allison Meudt, a recent graduate from Marquette University, works for Aspen Dental. She describes why corporate dentistry is the perfect fit for her.
Drs. Dennis Brave and Kenneth Koch
This classic continuing education course from Drs. Dennis Brave and Kenneth Koch, both endodontists, addresses straight line access, irrigation techniques, work with ultrasonics and the challenges of locating hidden canals.
In This Issue
The Heartland Dental Care Advantage
Message Boards
Seasoned dentists take questions from the newbies and tackle tough topics like the trials of dental school and moving out of state to start a practice.
Everything is 20/20 in hindsight. What would you do differently?
An upcoming grad asks for advice on becoming a great associate and Townies weigh in with a lot of tips and suggestions.

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