Dentaltown Magazine - March 2012

Articles
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
The latest CE happenings and newest courses available on Dentaltown.com.
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, DICOI; Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
This month, Dr. Howard Farran writes about making decisions for the betterment of your financial life and practice.
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi discusses the downside of dentistry
by Dr. Rene Sterental
Dr. Rene Sterental presents a hypothetical town hall meeting to discuss the considerations prior to adding clear aligners to a general dental practice.
by Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine spoke to Townie Meeting Coordinator Leslie Hollaway to get the inside scoop on what we can anticipate at this year’s meeting.
by Benjamin Lund, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Global Dental Science introduces the newest technology in denture manufacturing with AvaDent
by Douglas Carlsen, DDS
It is possible for many dentists to retire by 65; Dr. Douglas Carlsen tells you how.
by Tom Zgainer
You can increase your opportunities for a comfortable retirement.
by Rhonda R. Savage, DDS
Dr. Rhonda Savage discusses the two types of emergency patients and converting them into new patients.
by Richard Garofalo
Richard Garofalo discusses why staff retreats should be used to reach a very specific set of goals that the owner and management have decided are important to them.
by William T. Kane, DDS, MBA
Dr. William T. Kane explores why the dental profession needs to be more diligent in identifying both its colleagues as well as patients who are suffering from addictive diseases and other wellbeing issues.
by Michael E. Mermigas, DDS
Dr. Mike Mermigas presents the advantages of moderate and IV sedation.
Seasons of Life will eliminate guesswork.
by Jason Olitsky, DMD, AAACD
Dr. Jason Olitsky presents a case utilizing Tetric EvoCeram bulk fill to create posterior restorations that are virtually identical to the patient’s natural dentition.
by John Nosti, DDS, FAGD, FACE
Dr. John Nosti presents a minimal prep veneer case on a 26-year-old female.
by Ara Nazarian DDS, DICOI
Dr. Ara Nazarian presents a case in which the patient needed to visit various disciplines of dentistry to fulfill his demands for an improved smile.
by Robert H. Gregg II, DDS
Dr. Robert H. Gregg II explains what the Laser-assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) is, how it works and what clinical trials are showing about the results this strict protocol can achieve for patients with gum disease.
Hygiene & Prevention
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Is Tooth Decay Inevitable?
• ATP Test for Oral Bacteria
• Plaque pH Drops When Exposed to Sugar
• Saliva and Dental Caries
by Tim Ives, RDH
The implementation of caries risk assessment (CRA) and caries risk management (CRM) is more than simply filling out a risk assessment form. The challenge now is to discover the agents, materials and technologies that best complement both CRA and caries prevention.
Looking for a second opinion on a case treatment planned for periodontal surgery. Patient presents with severe enamel erosion, moderate to severe caries and no obvious periodontal disease.
In This Issue
Online features for the month of March
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.
Based on the monthly poll on Dentaltown.com, we’re determining explanations for each poll result. Included with the poll statistics are the most popular write-in answers as well as small fun facts. Don’t forget to participate in the poll on Dentaltown.com each month.
Sorry for Eating the Peanuts
Message Boards
New equipment requires learning new skills and the consensus on microscopes is that the effort is worth it.
This conversation will lead us into the realm of pre-booking hygiene appointments or not.
Townie Clinicals
The title says veneer case but the photos tell a different story. Proceed with caution.

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