Dentaltown Magazine - October 2024

Articles
Office Visit: Community Service Dr. Robert McKernan, a 2020 dental school graduate, began building his Washington, D.C., practice before he even had his own building. Now, after finally opening his practice earlier this year, he discusses how Dentaltown helped him find a mentor and ultimately put together his practice, as well as why it’s so important for him to run a practice that “fills my soul with love and purpose.”
by Sam Mittelsteadt
Dr. Robert McKernan, a 2020 dental school graduate, began building his Washington, D.C., practice before he even had his own building. Now, after finally opening his practice earlier this year, he discusses how Dentaltown helped him find a mentor and ultimately put together his practice, as well as why it’s so important for him to run a practice that “fills my soul with love and purpose.”
Bright Futures Pediatric dentist Dr. Ashley Lerman discusses three considerations for general dentists regarding pediatric patients and how to effectively communicate these to parents.
by Dr. Ashley Lerman
Pediatric dentist Dr. Ashley Lerman discusses three considerations for general dentists regarding pediatric patients and how to effectively communicate these to parents.
A Balanced Plan David Ranney explains the logistics behind cash balance plans, a lesser-known retirement investment vehicle that, when combined with a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, allows for higher retirement contributions for the practice owner and some key employees.
by David Ranney
David Ranney explains the logistics behind cash balance plans, a lesser-known retirement investment vehicle that, when combined with a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan, allows for higher retirement contributions for the practice owner and some key employees.
Columns
Howard Speaks: What’s Your Typical Patient Experience? Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the similarities between a dental practice and a Mexican restaurant.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the similarities between a dental practice and a Mexican restaurant.
Professional Courtesy: Paper Boy Entrepreneur Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi reminds dentists that while there might be a lack of business education in dental school, some lessons learned much earlier in life can help run a practice well.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi reminds dentists that while there might be a lack of business education in dental school, some lessons learned much earlier in life can help run a practice well.
Departments
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular root canal courses and more.
Poll: Labs 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 labs.
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 labs.
Product Profile: Impladent One-step bone grafting solution for socket preservation
One-step bone grafting solution for socket preservation
Product Profile: Futurabond U Transform your adhesive dentistry with an innovative bonding system
Transform your adhesive dentistry with an innovative bonding system
Product Profile: Kansas City Dental Lab Patient satisfaction with minimum chair time
Patient satisfaction with minimum chair time
Dentally Incorrect Humor with bite: Ode to an Office Manager
Humor with bite: Ode to an Office Manager
Message Boards
Perio Referral Protocol Townies discuss old-school and new-school perio approaches
Townies discuss old-school and new-school perio approaches
How Do You Actually Walk in Happy To Work Every Day? A struggling Townie gets help with workday woes
A struggling Townie gets help with workday woes
Supplement
Special Section for New Dentists: Considering Community Health Centers? Dentaltown editorial board member Dr. William Jacobson discusses his
experiences working at two distinct community health centers, and the benefits and challenges of urban, suburban and rural centers.
by Dr. William Jacobson
Dentaltown editorial board member Dr. William Jacobson discusses his experiences working at two distinct community health centers, and the benefits and challenges of urban, suburban and rural centers.
Special Section for New Dentists: Input for ... The Top 10 Business Tips for Surviving in the World  In this message board, Townies jump in with advice about understanding the business side of dentistry
In this message board, Townies jump in with advice about understanding the business side of dentistry

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