Dentaltown Magazine - June 2015

Articles
Howard Speaks: Dentists: Let’s Band Together to Improve Public Health  Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, talks about oral cancer and what fellow dentists can to do to aid prevention.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, talks about oral cancer and what fellow dentists can to do to aid prevention.
Professional Courtesy: The Appointment is Broken and You Can’t Fix It Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown Magazine editorial director, addresses some of the problems dentists face when trying to manage broken appointments.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown Magazine editorial director, addresses some of the problems dentists face when trying to manage broken appointments.
Forensic Odontology: Solving Crimes One Tooth at a Time Board-certified forensic odontologist Dr. John Piakis shares what he finds most fulfilling about his profession.
by John Piakis, DDS, D-ABFO
Board-certified forensic odontologist Dr. John Piakis shares what he finds most fulfilling about his profession.
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Minimally Invasive Approach: Implant Prosthetics and Aesthetics of a Lateral Incisor  Dr. Francesco Campione writes about using a minimally invasive approach for a prosthetic resolution in this case presentation.
by Francesco Campione
Dr. Francesco Campione writes about using a minimally invasive approach for a prosthetic resolution in this case presentation.
by Richard Nagelberg, DDS
Dr. Richard Nagelberg details how electric toothbrushes can contribute to better oral care.
Office Visit: The Ninja Dentist Reveals Her Training Ground Meet Dr. Desirée Walker, the “Ninja Dentist,” and see how she runs her unique practice in a small North Carolina town.
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor
Meet Dr. Desirée Walker, the “Ninja Dentist,” and see how she runs her unique practice in a small North Carolina town.
by Konstantin Litovsky and Nora Bethan
Financial experts Konstantin Litovsky and Nora Bethman outline the differences in retirement plans for small practices.
by Paul Casamassimo, DDS, MS
Dr. Paul Casamassimo, director of the AAPD’s Pediatric Oral Health Research & Policy Center, answers questions about children’s oral health care.
by Dr. Charles Blair
Dr. Charles Blair breaks down the different dental codes to use when filing claims.
by Bruno C. Jham, DDS, MS, PhD
Dr. Bruno Jham examines how to diagnose and treat different types of oral lesions.
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor
Dentaltown Magazine chats with Shawn Rowbotham about his company’s directmail service.
by Jeff Anzalone, DDS
Dr. Jeff Anzalone discusses what Disney can teach dentists about crafting a better practice.
by Stuart Krohn, DDS
Dr. Stuart Krohn explores what leads to burnout and how dentists can keep this condition at bay.
by Leon A. Assail, DMD, and John Powers, DDS
Drs. Leon Assael and John Powers explain how adding dental therapists to a team can make a world of difference to patients, dentists—and a practice’s bottom line.
by David James, CPA
CPA and consultant David James shows practice owners how to wear the many hats ownership requires— without going crazy in the process.
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