Dentaltown Magazine - March 2016

Articles
Howard Speaks: Do Your Employees Feel Safe? Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, writes about the importance of providing a nurturing environment for your staff.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown Magazine, writes about the importance of providing a nurturing environment for your staff.
Professional Courtesy: Wonder Women in Dentistry Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown Magazine’s  editorial director, gives you his outsider observations of this month’s special Women in Dentistry section.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown Magazine’s  editorial director, gives you his outsider observations of this month’s special Women in Dentistry section.
Second Opinion: Pedonomics and the Affordable Care Act: Emerging Economic Impacts That Can Propel .. Forget the rhetoric surrounding Obamacare. Pediatric dentist Dr. Roger Sanger puts aside the politics to show how kids’ benefits may affect the future of your practice.
by Roger G. Sanger, DDS, MS
Forget the rhetoric surrounding Obamacare. Pediatric dentist Dr. Roger Sanger puts aside the politics to show how kids’ benefits may affect the future of your practice.
Transitioning with a DSO: How it Works Marketing specialist Jeffrey Blanchard provides a step by step explanation on how to sell your practice to a Dental Service Organization.
by Jeffrey Blanchard
Marketing specialist Jeffrey Blanchard provides a step by step explanation on how to sell your practice to a Dental Service Organization.
Function and Esthetics  of Lithium Disilicate  Restorations Dr. Brent Engelberg explores combining orthodontics with restorative treatment.
by Brent Engelberg, DDS, PC
Dr. Brent Engelberg explores combining orthodontics with restorative treatment.
What Happens if You’re Not There? Frederick Heppner stresses the importance of creating a community network of dentists.
by Frederick E. Heppner
Frederick Heppner stresses the importance of creating a community network of dentists.
The Role of CBCT Imaging in Dentistry Dr. Deepak Gupta explores the advantages and disadvantages of CBCT.
by Deepak Gupta, MDS
Dr. Deepak Gupta explores the advantages and disadvantages of CBCT.
Why Your Site Must Be Mobile-Ready in 2016 Angela Bice discusses the importance of mobile-readiness and the ways to achieve success when creating your mobile website.
by Angelina Bice
Angela Bice discusses the importance of mobile-readiness and the ways to achieve success when creating your mobile website.
Women in Dentistry: Introduction: Facing Change According to the American Association of Women Dentists, the face of dentistry is changing—and it’s looking a lot more female.
According to the American Association of Women Dentists, the face of dentistry is changing—and it’s looking a lot more female.
Women in Dentistry: Giving Survivors a Reason to Smile Kate Ryan shares the story of Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit organization that protects immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence­—and how pro bono dentistry gives them a brighter future.
by Kate Ryan
Kate Ryan shares the story of Tahirih Justice Center, a national nonprofit organization that protects immigrant women and girls fleeing gender-based violence­—and how pro bono dentistry gives them a brighter future.
Women in Dentistry: Women in the Boardroom: Brasseler USA’s CEO Reflects on First  Women in Dentistr A Q&A with Brasseler USA’s CEO Don Waters about the company’s inaugural Women in Dentistry advisory board meeting.
A Q&A with Brasseler USA’s CEO Don Waters about the company’s inaugural Women in Dentistry advisory board meeting.
Women in Dentistry: From Refugee to Renaissance Woman Dr. Emily Letran, born in war-torn Vietnam, shares her story of struggle, sacrifice and success on her journey to becoming a dentist—and a woman who gives back.
by Emily Letran, DDS, MS
Dr. Emily Letran, born in war-torn Vietnam, shares her story of struggle, sacrifice and success on her journey to becoming a dentist—and a woman who gives back.
Women in Dentistry: In the Vanguard:  A Q&A with Ivoclar Vivadent’s Sarah Anders Sarah Anders, Ivoclar Vivadent’s recently promoted chief operating officer and senior vice president of North American sales, talks about success, ambition, and the memory that makes her smile.
Sarah Anders, Ivoclar Vivadent’s recently promoted chief operating officer and senior vice president of North American sales, talks about success, ambition, and the memory that makes her smile.
Women in Dentistry: When it’s Your Circus: How to Manage All of the Juggling—Without Burning Out Dr. Josie Dovidio shares tips for keeping your sanity as you juggle the multiple roles of clinician, mom, wife, and business owner... with whatever else is on your plate. Also see Dr. Yarelis Cartagena’s story on combining parenting and practicing.
by Josie Dovidio, DDS
Dr. Josie Dovidio shares tips for keeping your sanity as you juggle the multiple roles of clinician, mom, wife, and business owner... with whatever else is on your plate. Also see Dr. Yarelis Cartagena’s story on combining parenting and practicing.
Women in Dentistry: Cecilia Mescain: Named Office Manager of the Year Get to know Cecilia Mescain, AADOM’s 11th annual Office Manager of the Year.
Get to know Cecilia Mescain, AADOM’s 11th annual Office Manager of the Year.
Implant Maintenance Protocol Drs. Thanos Ntounis and Lillie Pitman explore the importance of implant maintenance and how to prevent complications.
by Dr. Thanos Ntounis, DDS, MS & Dr. Lillie Pitman, DMD
Drs. Thanos Ntounis and Lillie Pitman explore the importance of implant maintenance and how to prevent complications.
The New Force in Dental Marketing Bruce Wiseman writes about the importance of rating sites for attracting new patients.
by Bruce Wiseman
Bruce Wiseman writes about the importance of rating sites for attracting new patients.
You Should Know: Kallpod Health  Learn more about Kallpod Health by reading a quick Q&A with the company's chief operating officer, Steven Barlow.
by Arselia Gales, Assistant Editor
Learn more about Kallpod Health by reading a quick Q&A with the company's chief operating officer, Steven Barlow.
Continuing Education: An Observation on the Superiority of Articaine versus Lidocaine in Dental ... In this in-depth course, authors Fabio Velotti, Bernardo Verrengia and Deborah Laird compare and contrast articaine 4 percent and lidocaine 2 percent.
by Fabio Velotti, M.Sc. Eng, Bernardo Verrengia, C. Chem MRSC and Deborah S. Laird, BS Pharm, RPh
In this in-depth course, authors Fabio Velotti, Bernardo Verrengia and Deborah Laird compare and contrast articaine 4 percent and lidocaine 2 percent.
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A useful guide for treating patients with periodontal disease.
Great feedback and some helpful tips on fabricating a temporary crown and prepping for the provisional.
A Townie wants to know whether it’s advisable to make just half a set.
In This Issue
Continuing Education Update  Dr. Howard Goldstein, Dentaltown’s director of continuing education, shares the latest CE offerings released on dentaltown.com last month.
by Howard M. Goldstein, DMD
Dr. Howard Goldstein, Dentaltown’s director of continuing education, shares the latest CE offerings released on dentaltown.com last month.
Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
Product Profile: AMD Lasers Take a look at AMD Lasers latest products and services.
Take a look at AMD Lasers latest products and services.
Product Profile: Schick Take a look at Schick's latest products and services.
Take a look at Schick's latest products and services.
Product Profile: OCO Biomedical  Take a look at OCO Biomedical's latest products and services.
Take a look at OCO Biomedical's latest products and services.
by Gregori M. Kurtzman, DDS, MAGD, FACD
Product Profile:  Integrated Dental Systems Take a look at Integrated Dental Systems' latest products and services.
Take a look at Integrated Dental Systems' latest products and services.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
POLL With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.
With our monthly poll you can see how other practices operate, what works, what doesn’t and how dentistry is evolving. The information we gather each month helps us measure trends in the profession. Take a look at this month’s topic and results.

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