Dentaltown Magazine - April 2016

Articles
Howard Speaks: Lessons from Asia Dr. Howard Farran, Dentaltown publisher, writes about how dentistry is practiced in Asian countries and how it compares to the U.S.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, Dentaltown publisher, writes about how dentistry is practiced in Asian countries and how it compares to the U.S.
Professional Courtesy: Today's Active Topics What’s hot on Dentaltown’s website? Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, gives you the scoop.
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
What’s hot on Dentaltown’s website? Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, gives you the scoop.
When’s the Last Time You Googled Your Practice? Bill Donato explains the importance of online reviews and how to increase your online presence.
by Bill Donato
Bill Donato explains the importance of online reviews and how to increase your online presence.
Office Visit: Family Ties Dentaltown visits Dr. Jason Solomon of Solomon Family Dentistry in Summerville, South Carolina.
by Arselia Gales, Assistant Editor
Dentaltown visits Dr. Jason Solomon of Solomon Family Dentistry in Summerville, South Carolina.
Breaking the Cookie Cutter:  Finding Our Way Back to Individuality with Shape, Form and Texture Lab technician Bill Marais argues that “one size fits all” cosmetic fixes strip patients of their visual uniqueness, and demonstrates how to create individualized restorations.
by Bill Marais, RDT
Lab technician Bill Marais argues that “one size fits all” cosmetic fixes strip patients of their visual uniqueness, and demonstrates how to create individualized restorations.
Choose Your Weapon:  Finding the Best Fluoride Option for Your Patient We all know the importance of fluoride. Holly Litt, RDH, MDH, explores the different types of delivery available—and shows you how to choose.
by Holly Litt, RDH, MDH
We all know the importance of fluoride. Holly Litt, RDH, MDH, explores the different types of delivery available—and shows you how to choose.
(Your Own) Practice, Made Perfect Ready to strike out on your own? Following these steps should help prevent dentists from …well, just striking out.
Ready to strike out on your own? Following these steps should help prevent dentists from …well, just striking out.
Braces vs. Aligners:  The Science of Picking the Best Appliance Dr. Daniel Grob identifies the factors critical to deciding between clear-aligner therapy and traditional metal braces.
by Daniel Grob, DDS, MS, Editorial Director
Dr. Daniel Grob identifies the factors critical to deciding between clear-aligner therapy and traditional metal braces.
You Be the Judge: The Case of the Lazy X-Rays Jeffrey J. Tonner, JD, examines a malpractice and shares the details. How would you have ruled on this case?
by Jeffrey J. Tonner, JD
Jeffrey J. Tonner, JD, examines a malpractice and shares the details. How would you have ruled on this case?
Principles of Flap Design and Closure What’s the flap over surgical flaps? Dr. Jay B. Reznick teaches how this little technique can make a big difference in effective oral surgery.
by Jay B. Reznick, DMD, MD
What’s the flap over surgical flaps? Dr. Jay B. Reznick teaches how this little technique can make a big difference in effective oral surgery.
Dentistry’s Great Marketing Untruths Jay Geier covers components of a well-oiled marketing machine and the critical component: properly handling calls that your marketing produces.
by Jay Geier
Jay Geier covers components of a well-oiled marketing machine and the critical component: properly handling calls that your marketing produces.
You Should Know: Dental Planet Learn more about Dental Planet by reading a quick Q&A with the company's General Manager and Vice President of sales.
by Arselia Gales, Assistant Editor
Learn more about Dental Planet by reading a quick Q&A with the company's General Manager and Vice President of sales.
CE: Bio-Minimalism: Trends and Transitions in Endodontics In this course, Drs. Martin Trope and Kenneth Serota explore bio-minimalism, the new normal in access design and canal sculpting.
by Martin Trope, DMD and Kenneth S. Serota, DDS, MMSc
In this course, Drs. Martin Trope and Kenneth Serota explore bio-minimalism, the new normal in access design and canal sculpting.
CE: Material Classification and Shade Selection Protocol for All-Ceramic Restorations Dr. Arthur R. Volker shares his expertise on shade  matching and lab communication using several different ceramic systems.
by Arthur R. Volker, DDS, MSEd
Dr. Arthur R. Volker shares his expertise on shade matching and lab communication using several different ceramic systems.
In This Issue
Take a look at some of the most-discussed cases and topics that you can find on our website.
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.
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.
Product Profile: Premier Take a look at Premier's latest products and services.
Take a look at Premier's latest products and services.
Product Profile: CreoDent Prosthetics Take a look at CreoDent's latest products and services.
Take a look at CreoDent's latest products and services.
Product Profile: Ivoclar Vivadent Take a look at Ivoclar Vivadent's latest products and services.
Take a look at Ivoclar Vivadent's latest products and services.
Dentally Incorrect Dental Poets Society
Dental Poets Society
Message Boards
A look at a problem case in which the patient may or may not need root-canal treatment.
Townies discuss different ways to crunch numbers.
A Townie seeks advice on an upcoming complicated extraction.

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