Dentaltown Magazine - May 2015

Articles
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, talks about how patients value relationships above all else.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, writes about IDS 2015 and the future of dentistry.
by Emilee Berger, RDH, BSDH
Hygienist Emilee Berger writes about what causes inflammation and how to treat bacterial debridement.
by Jeff Parker
Author Jeff Parker describes the best way dentists and their labs can maintain a good relationship.
by Lance Jacob, EA
Lance Jacob writes about how dentists can monitor their practice's financial health.
by Clark Downey, DDS
Dr. Clark Downey writes about his trip to Engcobo, a small South African village, where he spent a week treating its residents.
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor
Get to know Dr. Francis Serio, winner of the 2015 ADA Humanitarian Award. Serio has spent the last 33 years providing care to the underserved of the Dominican Republic.
by Paul Amundsen
Paul Amundsen writes about Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and its current initiatives
by Candy Ross, RDH
Former hygienist Candy Ross writes about her experience with the Give Kids A Smile initiative
by Ginger Froncek
Author Ginger Froncek writes about the National Tooth Fairy Day celebration in Phoenix, Arizona.
by Ina Pockrass
Author Ina Pockrass describes ways dentists can practice while also taking care of the environment.
by Fern Ingber
Fern Ingber, president and CEO of America's ToothFairy, describes the company's mission and some of its yearly events
by Lisa Wysel
Learn about the Open Wide Foundation and its clinic in Peronia, Guatemala.
by Julie Zweig
Read about Dr. Janet Rucker and her work with the Montgomery County Free Clinic and its partnership with A-dec.
by John Tobin
See how 3M ESPE provides access to dental care for children and families in underserved communities.
by Miles Churlinov
Dr. Miles Churlinov explores how microscopes and CBCT help endodontic procedures.
by Fred Margolis
Dr. Fred Margolis writes about usage of restorative material in pediatric dentistry
In This Issue
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD
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