Dentaltown Magazine - July 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 discusses how hiring a treatment coordinator can not only boost production but also keep patients happy and healthy
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD, Editorial Director, Dentaltown Magazine
Dentaltown Magazine Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi gives an introduction and overview to the brand new Dentaltown Magazine mobile app.
by David Harris, MBA, CMA, CFE and Pat Little, DDS, FAGD, CFE
How can you tell if someone in your practice is stealing from you? David Harris and Pat Little give you the tips to catch a thief.
by Jen Butler, MEd, CPC, BCC and Douglas Carlsen, DDS
Money can get the best of you. Douglas Carlsen and Jen Butler team up to share advice on the mix of finance and stress.
by Drs. W. Stephen Barnes and Michael J. Hoffman
Drs. Stephen Barnes and Michael Hoffman present a clinical case. This surgery is predicable and impressive, and essential for some patients needing implants.
Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery continued on
Oral surgery is much more than just “taking out a tooth.” Dr. Jay B. Reznick outlines effective evaluation, planning, and having clear radiographic and clinical visualization of the surgical field.
by Paul Edwards
What are the benefits and pitfalls of buying practice number two? And when is the right time? Paul Edwards explains.
by Ace Goerig, DDS
Retirement seems like a huge transition, but it doesn’t have to be, says Dr. Ace Goerig.
It’s summer, which means bikinis, board shorts and… ballots! See some of the products and services on this year’s Townie Choice Awards ballot.
by Fayette Williams, DDS, MD
Do you screen for oral cancer in your practice? Based on its rising rates, maybe you should be. Dr. Fayette Williams explains.
Hygiene & Prevention
The third implementation in our perio program series––consider your plan.
In This Issue
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD, Director of Continuing Education
Message Boards
Extracting a lower broken endo premolar. What are your tricks?
How long should the seller remain in the practice? What is the attrition rate of active patients?
Online Exclusives
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