Dentaltown Magazine - November 2023

Articles
Show Your Work: Stacking the Odds for Success Dr. Nichole Lubberts shares a case in which she performed Class II restorations on multiple teeth in the same quadrant. By using a streamlined workflow and resin-based composite materials for natural aesthetics, the procedures were done quickly without sacrificing quality.
by Dr. Nichole Lubberts
Dr. Nichole Lubberts shares a case in which she performed Class II restorations on multiple teeth in the same quadrant. By using a streamlined workflow and resin-based composite materials for natural aesthetics, the procedures were done quickly without sacrificing quality.
Office Visit: Dr. Jonathan Ehlers This dentist’s impressive practice expansion in a small Missouri town showcases how narrowing one’s clinical focus can create widening opportunities for growth. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Jonathan Ehlers shares his advice on growth strategies, lays out some implant expertise and gives readers a peek at his robotically assisted implant system.
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This dentist’s impressive practice expansion in a small Missouri town showcases how narrowing one’s clinical focus can create widening opportunities for growth. In our exclusive Q&A, Dr. Jonathan Ehlers shares his advice on growth strategies, lays out some implant expertise and gives readers a peek at his robotically assisted implant system.
Posterior Protocol When Dr. Christina Pruitt’s patient complained of cold sensitivity, she discovered his old amalgam restorations were failing. To save existing tooth structure as well as money, he opted for direct composite restorations instead of an indirect crown—and he was so pleased with the result, he scheduled an appointment so Pruitt could replace two other, nonfailing amalgam fillings on the opposite side of his lower arch as well.
by Dr. Christina Pruitt
When Dr. Christina Pruitt’s patient complained of cold sensitivity, she discovered his old amalgam restorations were failing. To save existing tooth structure as well as money, he opted for direct composite restorations instead of an indirect crown—and he was so pleased with the result, he scheduled an appointment so Pruitt could replace two other, nonfailing amalgam fillings on the opposite side of his lower arch as well.
Targeting a Good Night’s Sleep As Dr. Meghna Dassani explains, navigating the complexities of sleep apnea requires effective screening and comprehensive clinical examinations. Dassani recaps what general dentists should be looking for during screenings and clinical examinations, as well as the most common treatment avenues for patients (and doctors) to explore.
by Dr. Meghna Dassani
As Dr. Meghna Dassani explains, navigating the complexities of sleep apnea requires effective screening and comprehensive clinical examinations. Dassani recaps what general dentists should be looking for during screenings and clinical examinations, as well as the most common treatment avenues for patients (and doctors) to explore.
What’s Your Excuse? Jay Geier discusses the importance of good “mental posture” and how it can keep doctors focused on practice growth—encouraging them to spend time making smart decisions instead of making excuses.
by Jay Geier
Jay Geier discusses the importance of good “mental posture” and how it can keep doctors focused on practice growth—encouraging them to spend time making smart decisions instead of making excuses.
Columns
Howard Speaks: Maybe <em>Don’t</em> Pick Up the Pace Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran shares a few recent examples of how defining your purpose and goals can bring things into clearer focus and make life easier for you and your team alike.
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran shares a few recent examples of how defining your purpose and goals can bring things into clearer focus and make life easier for you and your team alike.
Professional Courtesy: Pain or Progress? Dentaltown’s editorial director, Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, says the evolution of technology in dentistry is incremental: As newer technology develops, it’s often easier to adopt and adapt if you have experience with the technology that preceded it.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown’s editorial director, Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, says the evolution of technology in dentistry is incremental: As newer technology develops, it’s often easier to adopt and adapt if you have experience with the technology that preceded it.
Departments
Online CE: Latest & Greatest  Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular anesthesia courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular anesthesia courses and more.
Poll: Finance Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals 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 on finance.
Dentaltown's monthly dental poll reveals 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 on finance.
Product Profile: Dental Protection Group Building generational wealth via dental warranties
Building generational wealth via dental warranties
Product Profile: Glidewell.io In-Office Solution Make digital dentistry easy, accessible and affordable
Make digital dentistry easy, accessible and affordable
Product Profile: OraSoothe Gel and Rinses Dry socket prevention, all-natural pain relief and healing
Dry socket prevention, all-natural pain relief and healing
Dentally Incorrect  The Holiday Argument(s) Worth Having
The Holiday Argument(s) Worth Having
Message Boards
What’s the Best Cement for a Posterior Zirconia Crown? Townies weigh in with not just their preferred products but also their protocols
Townies weigh in with not just their preferred products but also their protocols
Sharing Monthly Practice Numbers at Monthly Meetings When a newer practice owner asks if sharing stats with team members is worth it,
experienced dentists and a top consultant weigh in with opinions and details
When a newer practice owner asks if sharing stats with team members is worth it, experienced dentists and a top consultant weigh in with opinions and details
Extras
Earned Placement: Assay Q&A Scientific Metals’ Dave Weinberg answers Townies’ questions about the scrap metal refining process
Scientific Metals’ Dave Weinberg answers Townies’ questions about the scrap metal refining process

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