Dentaltown Magazine - July 2024

Articles
Show Your Work: A Traditional Touch to All-on-X Treatment Dr. Elizabeth DiBona shares an implant case in which she treated a patient whose debilitating dental phobia had led to extensive caries, black staining, bone loss and periodontal disease. Her All-on-X case includes a 2½-year follow-up.
by Dr. Elizabeth DiBona
Dr. Elizabeth DiBona shares an implant case in which she treated a patient whose debilitating dental phobia had led to extensive caries, black staining, bone loss and periodontal disease. Her All-on-X case includes a 2½-year follow-up.
Restorative Choices Drs. Roopwant Kaur and Luis G. Sensi discuss the pluses and minuses of different options for restorative materials after application of silver diamine fluoride, and different approaches for managing any SDF-stained margins.
by Drs. Roopwant Kaur and Luis G. Sensi
Drs. Roopwant Kaur and Luis G. Sensi discuss the pluses and minuses of different options for restorative materials after application of silver diamine fluoride, and different approaches for managing any SDF-stained margins.
Preservation Instinct Periodontist Dr. Brian Gurinsky discusses some of the pros, cons and additional considerations to keep in mind when deciding between keeping a patient’s natural tooth and placing an implant.
by Dr. Brian S. Gurinsky
Periodontist Dr. Brian Gurinsky discusses some of the pros, cons and additional considerations to keep in mind when deciding between keeping a patient’s natural tooth and placing an implant.
Check, Please! Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani discusses the risk factors for oral cancer and the critical role dentists play in preventive screenings and early detection.
by Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani
Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani discusses the risk factors for oral cancer and the critical role dentists play in preventive screenings and early detection.
Cast Your Ballots! It’s almost time to complete your ballot for the 2024 Dental Townie Choice Awards! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot. Plus, discover the prizes you could win for completing your ballot, including $1,000 and the chance to be featured in our December cover story.
It’s almost time to complete your ballot for the 2024 Dental Townie Choice Awards! Check out our special section that highlights some of the products and services you’ll see on this year’s ballot. Plus, discover the prizes you could win for completing your ballot, including $1,000 and the chance to be featured in our December cover story.
Columns
Howard Speaks: Learning Plus Earning Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains what young dentists often overlook when they’re deciding which practice to join as an associate.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains what young dentists often overlook when they’re deciding which practice to join as an associate.
Professional Courtesy: Vote and Verify Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi gives a preview of this year’s Townie Choice Awards and highlights a few exciting systems dentists can adopt today.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi gives a preview of this year’s Townie Choice Awards and highlights a few exciting systems dentists can adopt today.
Departments
3 Questions With Dr. Elizabeth DiBona Dr. Elizabeth DiBona, a third-generation dentist from New Hampshire reflects on her family's dental legacy, the future of implant dentistry and more.
by Kyle Patton
Dr. Elizabeth DiBona, a third-generation dentist from New Hampshire reflects on her family's dental legacy, the future of implant dentistry and more.
Online CE: Latest & Greatest  Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular endodontic courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular endodontic courses and more.
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 dental market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the dental market.
Poll: Marketing 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 marketing.
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 marketing.
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One doc’s plunge into a huge surgical case serves as a learning opportunity for all Townies
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Townies discuss the ins and outs of insurance

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