Dentaltown Magazine - June 2016

Articles
Howard Speaks: Remembering Dr. Robert Ibsen Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of <i>Dentaltown</i> magazine, remembers Dr. Robert Ibsen, a pioneer in the dental industry and an active and well-respected member of the Dentaltown community.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown magazine, remembers Dr. Robert Ibsen, a pioneer in the dental industry and an active and well-respected member of the Dentaltown community.
Professional Courtesy: Disruptive Behavior Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, <i>Dentaltown</i> editorial director, writes about how technology is bringing change to dentistry—and the question’s not “when,” but “how.”
by Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, writes about how technology is bringing change to dentistry—and the question’s not “when,” but “how.”
Dental Labs: State of the Industry Manufacturers weigh in on the field’s challenges and opportunities.
by Dentaltown staff
Manufacturers weigh in on the field’s challenges and opportunities.
Caries Detection Technology A look at some of the top caries detection systems and software available in the industry
by Dentaltown staff
A look at some of the top caries detection systems and software available in the industry
Bioactive Materials Have questions about bioactive materials? <i>Dentaltown</i> spoke with experts in the field to help break down this unique new product offering to help make sense of it all.
by Dentaltown staff
Have questions about bioactive materials? Dentaltown spoke with experts in the field to help break down this unique new product offering to help make sense of it all.
Office Visit: Dentist Makes the Connection  Dr. Michael Young shows patients how oral health affects overall health
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Dentaltown magazine
Dr. Michael Young shows patients how oral health affects overall health
Climbing the Social Ladder:  How Dental Offices Should Be Using Facebook Now Dr. Edward Zuckerberg highlights the importance of marketing your practice on Facebook and offers advice on how to do so successfully.
by Edward Zuckerberg, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Edward Zuckerberg highlights the importance of marketing your practice on Facebook and offers advice on how to do so successfully.
Diving into the Details Attorney Phil Bogart details what you need to look for when buying-in to a dental practice.
by Phil Bogart
Attorney Phil Bogart details what you need to look for when buying-in to a dental practice.
If It’s Broke, Fix It:  Evolving the Approach to Early Childhood Caries Dr. Brian Nový discusses early childhood caries, including new and evolving strategies for managing and preventing them.
by Brian Nový, DDS, FADI, FACD
Dr. Brian Nový discusses early childhood caries, including new and evolving strategies for managing and preventing them.
The Strong, Silent Type Drs. Ron Kaminer, Daniel D. Gober and Markus L. Weitz share three different case studies in which organically modified ceramics (ormocers) help seal screw access holes on implant restorations.
by Ron Kaminer, DDS, Daniel D. Gober, DDS, and Markus L. Weitz, DDS
Drs. Ron Kaminer, Daniel D. Gober and Markus L. Weitz share three different case studies in which organically modified ceramics (ormocers) help seal screw access holes on implant restorations.
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.
New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the market.
Product Profile: Designs for Vision Take a look at Designs for Vision's latest products and services.
Take a look at Designs for Vision's latest products and services.
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.
Message Boards
The times, they are a-changin’… but have they changed so much that visible tattoos are OK in a dental office? Townies share their mixed feelings.
Townies advise a newbie’s conundrum about a controversial patient situation, and recall past similar situations.
A doctor’s case study sparks discussions about everything from overall usability to specifics about occlusion and aesthetics.

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