Dentaltown Magazine - April 2014

Articles
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine talks shop with the Townies. This month he gives his take on dentistry’s future
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi writes about performance reviews.
by Jen Butler, MEd, CPC, BCC
This new series tackles an ethical issue head-on. This month, Jen Butler talks about indifference, incompetence and how not keeping up your education could actually make you a criminal
by Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Dr. Douglas Carlsen lays down the 24 best practices to save, budget and grow the money in your practice and your life.
by Lee Ann Brady, DMD
Would you recognize oral cancer if you saw it? Dr. Lee Ann Brady presents her system of screening patients
by Bradley Blair, DDS
Dr. Brad Blair shares a cosmetically challenging case where a patient comes in to re-cement his loose, five-year-old bridge.
by Chelsea Knorr, Editor, Dentaltown Magazine
We all want to know what products and equipment this doc uses in his upscale cosmetic practice. Read on.
What does the model for dentistry look like in 50 years? Will corporate dentistry have taken over dentistry like Walgreens and CVS did to pharmacies? Corporate CEOs, distributors, solo practitioners and an economist talk about dentistry’s future landscape.
by Shady A. M. Negm, BDS, F-ICOI, F-AOIA, Dip-Implant
Dr. Shady Negm points out several factors that contribute to dental implant mistakes. Are too many dentists cutting corners or performing procedures too quickly just to save time and money?
by Joe Steven, Jr., DDS
Dr. Joe Stevens talks about reaching maximum efficiency and the hot, new trend of in-office communication.
by Jay Geier
Jay Geier writes about how to help your office staff perform to their highest potential.
by Sandy Pardue
Sandy Pardue discusses what specific roles an office manager should take and what attiributes to look for when hiring the right manager.
Hygiene & Prevention
Treating a patient who wasn’t properly treated by her previous dentist. What should this hygienist do?
by Trisha E. O’Hehir, RDH, MS
This month is the beginning of a six-part series on how to start a perio program in the practice where you work. Check out Step 1: Do the Research.
In This Issue
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
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