Dentaltown Magazine - December 2024

Articles
Office Visit: Dr. Vijay Maheshwari Dr. Vijay Maheshwari faced a wide range of obstacles and uncertainties when he took over a practice that focused heavily on Medicaid patients and molar endo treatments.
In this exclusive Q&A, the Townie and winner of the grand prize in the 2024 Townie Choice Awards voter contest details the challenges he had in his first year of practice, how he found his way by “rocking the boat” and much more.
Dr. Vijay Maheshwari faced a wide range of obstacles and uncertainties when he took over a practice that focused heavily on Medicaid patients and molar endo treatments. In this exclusive Q&A, the Townie and winner of the grand prize in the 2024 Townie Choice Awards voter contest details the challenges he had in his first year of practice, how he found his way by “rocking the boat” and much more.
An Affordable Aesthetic Dr. Tu-Anh Vu shares a minimally invasive approach of a full-mouth rehabilitation in a case of severe erosion. The patient was treated with a direct composite technique
using a stent, providing them with a low-cost solution to worn dentition that can have a functional and aesthetic outcome.
by Dr. Tu-Anh Vu
Dr. Tu-Anh Vu shares a minimally invasive approach of a full-mouth rehabilitation in a case of severe erosion. The patient was treated with a direct composite technique using a stent, providing them with a low-cost solution to worn dentition that can have a functional and aesthetic outcome.
The 2024 Dental Townie Choice Awards The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2024.
The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2024.
Good As Gold Dr. Reid Pullen shares an endodontic technique that has brought him significant success.
by Dr. Reid Pullen
Dr. Reid Pullen shares an endodontic technique that has brought him significant success.
Columns
Howard Speaks: The Four Horsemen of Turnover Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran outlines the four main factors that contribute to high turnover rates in the workplace, discussing how to address them to create a more stable practice environment.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran outlines the four main factors that contribute to high turnover rates in the workplace, discussing how to address them to create a more stable practice environment.
Professional Courtesy: TCA Today and Beyond Editorial director Dr. Thomas Giaccobi discusses the 2024 Townie Choice Awards—celebrating top dental products and services chosen by dentists who rely on them daily, embodying Dentaltown’s mission of shared expertise and best practices.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial director Dr. Thomas Giaccobi discusses the 2024 Townie Choice Awards—celebrating top dental products and services chosen by dentists who rely on them daily, embodying Dentaltown’s mission of shared expertise and best practices.
Departments
Online CE: Restorative Dentistry Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular restorative dentistry courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular restorative dentistry courses and more.
Poll: Implants 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 implants.
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 implants.
Product Profile: Fastbraces History: 30 Years in the Making
History: 30 Years in the Making
Message Boards
Phone Addiction Townies weigh in on managing cellphone use in the dental office
Townies weigh in on managing cellphone use in the dental office
What Is This Lesion? A doc shares a patient’s case and Townies discuss oral cancer protocols
A doc shares a patient’s case and Townies discuss oral cancer protocols

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