Dentaltown Magazine - May 2017 - UK Edition

Articles
Titanium Versus  Zirconia Implants Dr. Saurabh Gupta explains certain factors that should help clinicians determine which implant material is preferred for a case.
by Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Dr. Saurabh Gupta explains certain factors that should help clinicians determine which implant material is preferred for a case.
 Golden Nuggets From time to time in DentaltownUK we will present the ‘top tips’ of presenters and clinicians, with the express aim to give you some ‘golden nuggets’ ... on a silver platter! This article looks at what is likely an underutilised technique that, if used more by general dentists, could make a big impact on the retention of carious deciduous teeth.
with Eileen Johnston
From time to time in DentaltownUK we will present the ‘top tips’ of presenters and clinicians, with the express aim to give you some ‘golden nuggets’ ... on a silver platter! This article looks at what is likely an underutilised technique that, if used more by general dentists, could make a big impact on the retention of carious deciduous teeth.
Technology: The True Foundation of Your Practice We introduce our yearlong series about technology in dentistry with a discussion of what’s at stake when technology and compliance are lax. What could be the consequences if your practice isn’t up to speed?
by Gerald Bittner Jr., DDS
We introduce our yearlong series about technology in dentistry with a discussion of what’s at stake when technology and compliance are lax. What could be the consequences if your practice isn’t up to speed?
Progressive Bites Dental technician Quint Whipple discusses a progressive bite technique to be used when establishing, restoring or maintaining occlusion.
by Quint Whipple, CDT
Dental technician Quint Whipple discusses a progressive bite technique to be used when establishing, restoring or maintaining occlusion.
Walt Disney’s  Hollywood Smiles Disney has an undeniable penchant for innovation and invention, and Natalie learns that they want to create an algorithm that successfully allows Disney to re-create an individual’s teeth from basic images or a short video for video games.
with Natalie Woods
Disney has an undeniable penchant for innovation and invention, and Natalie learns that they want to create an algorithm that successfully allows Disney to re-create an individual’s teeth from basic images or a short video for video games.
Dental Imaging Dental imaging describes the act of digitally enhancing or altering a patient’s teeth to demonstrate how they could look if certain changes were made to their teeth and smile using systems such as ‘Smile Imaging’ (smileimaging.co.uk), which I will mention later.
with Elaine Halley
Dental imaging describes the act of digitally enhancing or altering a patient’s teeth to demonstrate how they could look if certain changes were made to their teeth and smile using systems such as ‘Smile Imaging’ (smileimaging.co.uk), which I will mention later.
Managing Systemic Disorder
with Stephen Hudson BDS, MSc, PGD Med Law
The Art of Diagnosis in Endodontics Part 1: Obtaining a pain history
with Kushal Gadhia
Part 1: Obtaining a pain history
Through the Keyhole—Surgery: Home DentaltownUK’s recurring feature takes you through the keyhole into surgeries in the UK and around the world.
with Imran Rangzeb
DentaltownUK’s recurring feature takes you through the keyhole into surgeries in the UK and around the world.
In This Issue
William Dall: A Dental Research Pioneer
by Michael A. Gow BDS (Gla) MFDS RCPS (Gla) MSc Hyp (Lon) PGCert (Edin), Editor, DentaltownUK magazi
Howard Speaks: Gorilla Warfare Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown magazine, shares why, as a dentist, it might be best to let someone else on your staff handle HR and patient communication.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, publisher, Dentaltown Magazine
Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown magazine, shares why, as a dentist, it might be best to let someone else on your staff handle HR and patient communication.
Dental Aid Network Dental Aid Network (DAN) is a registered British charity who provide dental relief for people around the world.
By Dr. Zohaib Khan
Dental Aid Network (DAN) is a registered British charity who provide dental relief for people around the world.
Product Profile: NASDAL  Practice Goodwill Values— Uncertainty Creeps In!
with Christopher Baker
Practice Goodwill Values— Uncertainty Creeps In!
Orthodontist Case Study A Minimally Intrusive Treatment Option
with John Booth BDS
A Minimally Intrusive Treatment Option
Poll Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
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, Director of Continuing Education
Dr. Howard Goldstein, Dentaltown’s director of continuing education, shares the latest CE offerings released on dentaltown.com last month.
Time Out Giving Clients What They Want
by Chris Barrow
Giving Clients What They Want
Lifestyle Section This fun section showcases and shares some of the interests and activities that we get up to away from work!
This fun section showcases and shares some of the interests and activities that we get up to away from work!
 Student Section Student editor KIshan Sheth introduces the May Student Section with papers on a dental student’s guide to effective public speaking, a day in the life of and Overcoming Stress  in Dentistry.
with Kishan Sheth
Student editor KIshan Sheth introduces the May Student Section with papers on a dental student’s guide to effective public speaking, a day in the life of and Overcoming Stress in Dentistry.
Wish List
with Simon Chard
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