Dentaltown Magazine - September 2024

Articles
Office Visit: Bust to Boom Within a year, Dr. Bryce Richardson turned a failing office into a high-producing practice, thanks to his commitment to tech investments, team training and a tight focus on implant treatment. In our exclusive Q&A, Richardson talks about steering through a stressful transition, the necessity of careful rebranding, bringing enhanced treatment options under his roof and more.
by Kyle Patton
Within a year, Dr. Bryce Richardson turned a failing office into a high-producing practice, thanks to his commitment to tech investments, team training and a tight focus on implant treatment. In our exclusive Q&A, Richardson talks about steering through a stressful transition, the necessity of careful rebranding, bringing enhanced treatment options under his roof and more.
Depth Perception Dr. LeRoy Horton discusses the current concepts and nuances behind epicrestal versus subcrestal implant placement, especially in relation to bone loss.
by Dr. LeRoy Horton, MS, DICOI
Dr. LeRoy Horton discusses the current concepts and nuances behind epicrestal versus subcrestal implant placement, especially in relation to bone loss.
What a Pain! Dr. Seena Patel shares multiple case studies in which readers are challenged to identify the likely source of pain in a tooth that shows no signs of dental, pulpal or periodontal pathology.
by Dr. Seena Patel
Dr. Seena Patel shares multiple case studies in which readers are challenged to identify the likely source of pain in a tooth that shows no signs of dental, pulpal or periodontal pathology.
The Shortened Dental Arch Dr. Tim Goodheart examines the shortened dental arch as a treatment option for partially edentulous patients.
by Dr. Tim Goodheart
Dr. Tim Goodheart examines the shortened dental arch as a treatment option for partially edentulous patients.
Columns
Howard Speaks: What’s the Word on the Street? Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of great patient referrals—and the two important components involved in earning them.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of great patient referrals—and the two important components involved in earning them.
Professional Courtesy: Associate Ambitions, Practice Pivot Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi shares lessons learned from hiring various types of associates and emphasizes understanding each other’s goals.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi shares lessons learned from hiring various types of associates and emphasizes understanding each other’s goals.
Departments
Board Profile: 3 Questions With Dr. LeRoy Horton The periodontist and implant specialist discusses selling his two private practices and moving into academia and lecturing.
by Sam Mittelsteadt
The periodontist and implant specialist discusses selling his two private practices and moving into academia and lecturing.
Online CE: Latest & Greatest  Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular pediatric dentistry courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular pediatric dentistry 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.
Poll: Radiology and Pathology 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 radiology and pathology.
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 radiology and pathology.
Product Profile: Fastbraces Making spaces for implants in about 100 days
Making spaces for implants in about 100 days
Product Profile: Ritter Implants High-quality solutions for dental professionals
High-quality solutions for dental professionals
Dentally Incorrect Humor that Bites: Monthly Meeting Minutes and Notes
Humor that Bites: Monthly Meeting Minutes and Notes
Message Boards
Healthy Profit Percentage for Dental Office Today A Townie looks for financial guidance in a postpandemic world.
A Townie looks for financial guidance in a postpandemic world.
Tips and Advice Needed— About To Make a Big Change A doc considers hiring his fiancée to replace an underperforming front desk employee.
A doc considers hiring his fiancée to replace an underperforming front desk employee.

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