Dentaltown Magazine - January 2013

Articles
Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, DICOI; Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
This month, Dentaltown Magazine Publisher Dr. Howard Farran talks about how to handle moody employees in your office – and asks, are you one of them?
Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi announces “Townie Talks,” the 2013 Townie Meeting’s version of TED Talks.
by Leonard F. Tau, DMD
We live in a review culture, with Yelp undoubtedly as the spearhead. But Dr. Leonard Tau argues Yelp is flawed and offers ways to manage your online reputation.
We’re too excited to wait any longer to tell you about Townie Meeting. We have topnotch speakers lined up, CE courses and workshops to boot, and so many social activities it’ll make your head spin. In this feature, we give you the run-down on all the Townie happenings coming up April 17-20 in Las Vegas.
Townies love to have fun. Pencil in these events on your calendar.
TownieTalks, workshops, breakout sessions and CE credits. We’ve got it all here for your perusing.
TownieTalks, workshops, breakout sessions and CE credits. We’ve got it all here for your perusing.
All your favorite companies and products in an intimate environment. See who’s going to be there.
Wondering where to stay or about cost of attendance? We’ve got you covered.
This feature takes a look at the trays of three experts in restorative dentistry and helps you learn from their setups.
by Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Do you spend more than you earn? Are your large expenses necessary? Are you putting enough into savings to retire? Do you even know these numbers? Dr. Douglas Carlsen explains cash flow in an easy-to-understand tutorial.
by Scott Frey, DDS, and Louis Malcmacher DDS, MAGD
Drs. Scott Frey and Louis Malcmacher explain the benefits of dermal fillers with this case presentation.
by Peter M. Virga, DDS
Is your practice embracing digital? Dr. Peter Virga says today’s patients have gone digital, and it’s important to them that your practice does as well.
by Rod Kurthy, DMD
Dr. Rod Kurthy teaches the science behind what is causing whitening sensitivity, the reasons the most popular treatments are minimally effective, and the detrimental pulpal effects of using bleaching lights and lasers.
Hygiene & Prevention
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
New Year’s Resolution: Stay on Schedule!
by Trisha O’Hehir, RDH, MS Editorial Director, Hygienetown
Make some changes this year regarding performing perio treatment on patients. Trisha O’Hehir presents how to be more efficient and thorough.
In This Issue
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
Howard Goldstein, director of CE, gives you the update for Dentaltown’s online CE.
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