Dentaltown Magazine - February 2025

Articles
Innovative Techniques in Implantology Dr. Edward R. Kusek presents a comprehensive case study demonstrating how lasers can enhance outcomes in an allogenic block graft procedure.
by Dr. Edward R. Kusek
Dr. Edward R. Kusek presents a comprehensive case study demonstrating how lasers can enhance outcomes in an allogenic block graft procedure.
SDF Essentials Dr. Roopwant Kaur outlines the key aspects of incorporating silver diamine fluoride into practice, including critical considerations for
diagnosis, restoration, staining, insurance coverage and the learning curve associated with its use.
by Dr. Roopwant Kaur
Dr. Roopwant Kaur outlines the key aspects of incorporating silver diamine fluoride into practice, including critical considerations for diagnosis, restoration, staining, insurance coverage and the learning curve associated with its use.
Better Behavior  Dr. William Jacobson provides guidance for handling challenging patient behaviors and scenarios, drawing on his experience working in community health centers and as a behavioral researcher.
by Dr. William Jacobson
Dr. William Jacobson provides guidance for handling challenging patient behaviors and scenarios, drawing on his experience working in community health centers and as a behavioral researcher.
Office Visit: Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin This month, we spotlight Clarksburg Dental Center in Maryland, led by Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin—cousins who took unconventional paths into dentistry. In our exclusive Q&A, they share how they overcame early business struggles, developed
a practice philosophy, and strategically invested in technology and consulting to transform their business into a thriving success.
This month, we spotlight Clarksburg Dental Center in Maryland, led by Drs. Edmund Liu and Ken Lin—cousins who took unconventional paths into dentistry. In our exclusive Q&A, they share how they overcame early business struggles, developed a practice philosophy, and strategically invested in technology and consulting to transform their business into a thriving success.
Brushing Up on Branding Drs. Stevie Roberts and Robert Johnson break down the process of establishing, building and maintaining a consistent brand.
by Drs. Stevie Roberts and Robert Johnson
Drs. Stevie Roberts and Robert Johnson break down the process of establishing, building and maintaining a consistent brand.
Columns
Set an Ironman Goal—For Your Life and Your Practice Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran shares his journey from couch potato to three-time Ironman medalist, revealing how setting audacious goals can transform your life and dental practice.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran shares his journey from couch potato to three-time Ironman medalist, revealing how setting audacious goals can transform your life and dental practice.
Professional Courtesy—AI: Let’s Have Some Fun Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giaccobi highlights the essential role AI is expected to play in personal and professional life and
reviews a few basics to help Townies to start incorporating these tools into daily life.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giaccobi highlights the essential role AI is expected to play in personal and professional life and reviews a few basics to help Townies to start incorporating these tools into daily life.
Departments
Online CE: Oral Pathology, Pharmacology and Cariology Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular oral pathology, pharmacology and cariology dentistry courses and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular oral pathology, pharmacology and cariology dentistry courses and more.
Poll: Endodontics 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 endodontics.
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 endodontics.
Dentally Incorrect Humor with Bite: How Do You Run a Practice When Your Patients Can Melt the Equipment?
Humor with Bite: How Do You Run a Practice When Your Patients Can Melt the Equipment?
Message Boards
Reducing or Eliminating White Spots Townies share tips and techniques for reducing white spots on teeth
Townies share tips and techniques for reducing white spots on teeth
Patient Threatening to Sue for Work Done at Previous Practice Townies discuss navigating legal threats in dental practice ownership
Townies discuss navigating legal threats in dental practice ownership
Partner Content
Product Profile: Glidewell Simply Natural Digital Dentures feature antimicrobial, antifungal properties
Simply Natural Digital Dentures feature antimicrobial, antifungal properties
Product Profile: BeautiLink SA Specifically designed for zirconia restorations
Specifically designed for zirconia restorations
Clinical Case Spotlight: Using the Isolite Pro for a Difficult Posterior Restoration Dr. Arthur R. Volker demonstrates the restoration of a large multisurface direct composite restoration which was facilitated using an isolation system.
by Dr. Arthur R. Volker
Dr. Arthur R. Volker demonstrates the restoration of a large multisurface direct composite restoration which was facilitated using an isolation system.

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