Dentaltown Magazine - November 2016

Articles
Howard Speaks: What Does Your Website Say About You?  Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of <em>Dentaltown</em> magazine, shares what goes into creating a stellar website to attract new patients.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, MAGD
Dr. Howard Farran, publisher of Dentaltown magazine, shares what goes into creating a stellar website to attract new patients.
Professional Courtesy: Fear Is Contagious—But Preventable  Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown’s editorial director, shares how organization and preparation can quell any fears a dentist may have when it comes to practicing.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown’s editorial director, shares how organization and preparation can quell any fears a dentist may have when it comes to practicing.
Office Visit: The Mad Doctor Is In Take a visit to the Midwest and learn about Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi and his innovative practice, Madison Smile Solutions.
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Dentaltown magazine
Take a visit to the Midwest and learn about Dr. Kaveh Ghaboussi and his innovative practice, Madison Smile Solutions.
Former Flight Surgeon Finds Home in Florida Practices Dr. Scott Dickinson recalls his years of service as a dentist in the U.S. armed forces, and how that experience affected his practice and led him to participate in philanthropic efforts.
by Scott Dickinson, DMD
Dr. Scott Dickinson recalls his years of service as a dentist in the U.S. armed forces, and how that experience affected his practice and led him to participate in philanthropic efforts.
Simply the Best 5 steps to building a great team, and 4 ways to overcome some common obstacles.
by Sandy Pardue
5 steps to building a great team, and 4 ways to overcome some common obstacles.
The Top 10 Lies Dentists Tell Themselves About New Patients Author Jay Geier explains why dentists need to take an honest look at what they’re doing to hurt their new-patient business— and how to turn those behaviors around.
by Jay Geier
Author Jay Geier explains why dentists need to take an honest look at what they’re doing to hurt their new-patient business— and how to turn those behaviors around.
Space Invaders Premature tooth loss in kids brings the risk of shifting  and migration. Discover how maintainers can be used  to halt the progress
by Dr. Jarod Johnson
Premature tooth loss in kids brings the risk of shifting and migration. Discover how maintainers can be used to halt the progress
Oh, Pioneers! A salute to dentists who helped shape  medicine as we know and practice it.
by Jason R. Flores, RN, DDS
A salute to dentists who helped shape medicine as we know and practice it.
Inspection Directions To ensure compliance with OSHA regulations,  annual training is a must. Here’s what to cover— and how to tackle it.
by Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA
To ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, annual training is a must. Here’s what to cover— and how to tackle it.
Corporate Profile: The Era of All-Digital Imaging Technology is constantly changing and it’s always important to keep up with these changes. Learn about Schick by Sirona, the company’s digital intraoral sensor, and the importance of digital imaging software.
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Dentaltown magazine
Technology is constantly changing and it’s always important to keep up with these changes. Learn about Schick by Sirona, the company’s digital intraoral sensor, and the importance of digital imaging software.
CE - Accelerated Orthodontics: The Power of Predictability  Dr. David S. Eshom explains how manual osteoperforation (MOP) and vibrational therapy can help speed clear-aligner therapies by up to 50 percent.
by David S. Eshom, DDS
Dr. David S. Eshom explains how manual osteoperforation (MOP) and vibrational therapy can help speed clear-aligner therapies by up to 50 percent.
In This Issue
On Dentaltown.com Visit dentaltown.com for an ongoing conversation about everything from tough cases to staff issues to what team is going to win the World Series this year. Join the discussion!
Visit dentaltown.com for an ongoing conversation about everything from tough cases to staff issues to what team is going to win the World Series this year. Join the discussion!
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.
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.
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.
Practice Solutions: DentiMax Making Sense of Sensors. A digital expert shares what to look for.
by David J. Arnett, MBA
Making Sense of Sensors. A digital expert shares what to look for.
Product Profile: Solutionreach A Patient-Relationship Management Solution
A Patient-Relationship Management Solution
Practice Solutions: Voco A refresher course on glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers
by Dr. Jose-Luis Ruiz
A refresher course on glass ionomers and resin-modified glass ionomers
Message Boards
Acceptable Hours, Call Schedule and Number of Patients at FQHC A breakdown of a federally qualified health center.
A breakdown of a federally qualified health center.
Can You Please Explain  How Universal Adhesive  Systems Work? A first-year dental student asks Townies about technique.
A first-year dental student asks Townies about technique.
How Did This Happen? Townies discuss sleep bruxism and how to prevent occlusal wear.
Townies discuss sleep bruxism and how to prevent occlusal wear.

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