Dentaltown Magazine - January 2014

Articles
by Howard Farran, DDS, MAGD, MBA, DICOI; Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Howard Farran shares his unique insights about the dental profession. In this column he talks about chasing new opportunities and embracing possibility.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
If your practice could have a New Year’s resolution, what would it be? Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi writes about acting on ideas for improvement.
by Robin Gelburd
Robin Gelburd writes about transparent medical cost and what’s changing fee structures in dentistry.
by Chelsea Knorr, Associate Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
Centrix Founder Dr. William Dragan discusses how the company lives and breathes the model “Making Dentistry Easier.”
What piece of equipment do you want to add to your practice this year? We profile the top choices in this month’s wishlist issue.
by Douglas Carlsen, DDS
We all accumulate stuff in our houses, but many of us do the same thing in our practices. Dr. Douglas Carlsen lists the things for which you should look out.
by Dr. Marco Bartolini and Gianfranco Bartolini
Dr. Marco Bartolini and Gianfranco Bartolini present a case featuring an aesthetic restoration with a customized abutment made of lithium disilicate glass ceramic.
by Dr. Rhonda Savage
Ever wish an employee would just quit? Dr. Rhonda Savage identifies four types of pot stirrers and shows you how to tame the negativity and gossip in an office setting.
by Sandy Pardue
Sandy Pardue discusses 12 things you can do to boost your practice numbers and start 2014 off on the right foot.
by Bart McFarland, DMD, FDOCS, MICOI
Dr. Bart McFarland presents a speedy CAD/CAM case done in-office.
by Diana P. Friedman, MA, MBA
Diana Friedman presents seven ways to improve your online visability.
by Jay M. Geier
Jay Geier teaches how to become patientfocused in a practice.
Hygiene & Prevention
by Trisha O'Hehir, RDH, MS Hygienetown Editorial Director
by Trisha O'Hehir, RDH, MS Hygienetown Editorial Director
An interview with Dr. Thomas Flemmig, professor in the department of periodontics at the University of Washington.
In This Issue
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
Message Boards
Excellent documentation for FMR, with ongoing discussion. What say you?
Pros and cons comparing digital scanning with traditional impression systems. Is it time to take the plunge?

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