Dentaltown Magazine - August 2013

Articles
by Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, DICOI; Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Each month, Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, shares his unique insights about the dental profession. This month he asks why dentists still place more bridges than implants.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Every month, Dentaltown Magazine Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi writes about challenges facing dental practices today. This month he tackles the issue of hiring and firing employees to keep your practice running smoothly.
by Jeffrey B. Dalin, DDS, FACD, FAGD, FICD, FADI
Dr. Jeffery B. Dalin presents the benefits of 3M ESPE’s Scotchbond Adhesive and explains its versatile uses.
by Benjamin Lund, Editor Dentaltown Magazine
123 Postcards guarantees its clients will double their money when using its marketing services. Learn what makes this marketing company so successful.
by Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Dr. Douglas Carlsen interviews Jennifer Butler about stress, its prominence in dental offices and how to manage it in your practice.
by Lorin Berland, DDS, and Shaun Keating, CDT
Dr. Lorin Berland and Shaun Keating approach a smile enhancement by first addressing the “gummy smile,” in this case presentation.
by Richard Mounce, DDS and Justin Moody, DDS
Drs. Richard Mounce and Justin D. Moody ask: What would you do if the patient was your mom? When deciding how to treatment plan, the authors suggest asking, “Does your treatment recommendation pass the ‘Mama test’?
by Paresh B Patel DDS
Dentures have become increasingly important in dentistry because of the aging population. Dr. Paresh B. Patel presents the LODI, a low profile attachment solution.
by Howard Katz, DDS
Dr. Howard Katz writes about how to do guided implant surgery without a CT scan.
by Tarun Agarwal, DDS
Dr. Tarun Agarwal presents a simple yet comprehensive implant case from soup to nuts.
by Todd Ehrlich, DDS
Dr. Todd Erhlich presents a CE course on the ever-changing technology of CAD/CAM.
by Brandy White
Author Brandy White interviews Dr. Michael Zuk, who purchased John Lennon’s molar at an auction. We learn why the tooth is important to him and what he’s doing with the publicity.
Hygiene & Prevention
by Trisha O'Hehir, RDH, MS Hygienetown Editorial Director
by Timothy Ives, RDH, BSc (Hons), FHEA and Dave Bridges, RDH, BS
Timothy Ives and Dave Bridges map out why saliva testing is important and how you can incorporate it into your practice.
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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