Dentaltown Magazine - October 2025

Articles
Howard Speaks: What Is the Dentistry of Medicine??  Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran weighs dentistry against medicine and asks: which medical specialty most mirrors dentistry?
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dentaltown's Dr. Howard Farran weighs dentistry against medicine and asks: which medical specialty most mirrors dentistry?
Photobiomodulation Lasers in Dentistry Recommendations, real-world use, 
and buying advice
Recommendations, real-world use, and buying advice
The Ideal Three-Day Schedule Can dentists really work less and still win?
Can dentists really work less and still win?
Hygienetown: How Long Should a Dental Cleaning Take? Inside the great hygiene scheduling debate
Inside the great hygiene scheduling debate
Service Profile: CareCredit A powerful patient financing partner for dental practice
A powerful patient financing partner for dental practice
Product Profile: Rodin Soft Reline The first reline designed for both 3D-printed and traditional dentures
The first reline designed for both 3D-printed and traditional dentures
Product Profile: CreoKorrekt The Next Generation of Clear Aligners
The Next Generation of Clear Aligners
Corporate Profile: Net32 Meet Net32, the dentist-built marketplace, empowering practices with smarter supply shopping, peer reviews, and AI-driven savings?
Meet Net32, the dentist-built marketplace, empowering practices with smarter supply shopping, peer reviews, and AI-driven savings?
Why I Made the Switch: EdgeFile X7 Dr. Steven Kale explains why EdgeEndo’s EdgeFile X7 is his trusted choice for predictable results and patient comfort.
by Dr. Steven Kale
Dr. Steven Kale explains why EdgeEndo’s EdgeFile X7 is his trusted choice for predictable results and patient comfort.
Why I Made the Switch: Omnichroma Dr. Victor Cedillo Felix explains why he switched to Tokuyama Omnichroma—simplifying shade selection while maintaining strength, handling and aesthetics
by Dr. Victor Cedillo Felix
Dr. Victor Cedillo Felix explains why he switched to Tokuyama Omnichroma—simplifying shade selection while maintaining strength, handling and aesthetics
Long Story Short: A Controversial Case? Dr. Bill Schaeffer revisits a once-criticized short implant case now thriving after 15 years
by Dr. Bill Schaeffer
Dr. Bill Schaeffer revisits a once-criticized short implant case now thriving after 15 years
Dental Transactions Through the Looking Glass Attorney Casey Gocel and Jonathan Rhone share 10 key lessons to navigate dental mergers and acquisitions successfully
by Casey Gocel and Jonathan Rhone
Attorney Casey Gocel and Jonathan Rhone share 10 key lessons to navigate dental mergers and acquisitions successfully
Breakdowns and Estimates Dr. Travis Campbell explains how understanding insurance fee schedules like INN, UCR, and MAC prevents inaccurate estimates and surprise patient bills.
by Dr. Travis Campbell
Dr. Travis Campbell explains how understanding insurance fee schedules like INN, UCR, and MAC prevents inaccurate estimates and surprise patient bills.
Beyond the Impression? Rita Acquafredda explores how stronger dentist-lab partnerships and digital workflows enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes
by Rita Acquafredda
Rita Acquafredda explores how stronger dentist-lab partnerships and digital workflows enhance precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes
Townie Casefile: A Freehand Composite Rehab Townie Casefiles spotlights real-world dentistry with clinical case studies from Dentaltown. This month we feature Dr. Terry Shaw's 7-year follow-up of freehand composite rehab for a professional singer.
Townie Casefiles spotlights real-world dentistry with clinical case studies from Dentaltown. This month we feature Dr. Terry Shaw's 7-year follow-up of freehand composite rehab for a professional singer.
Special Section for New Dentists: Should New Grads Work at an FQHC? Real advice on public health dentistry, loan repayment, and what no one tells you
Real advice on public health dentistry, loan repayment, and what no one tells you
Special Section for New Dentists: 19 Financial and Clinical Lessons for New Grads Dr. William Jacobson shares hard-earned financial and clinical advice to help new grads avoid missteps and build a strong foundation.
by Dr. William Jacobson
Dr. William Jacobson shares hard-earned financial and clinical advice to help new grads avoid missteps and build a strong foundation.
Special Section for New Dentists: Is Academic Dentistry Right for You? From practice to professor, Dr. William Jacobson shares lessons, challenges and opportunities in academic dentistry.
by Dr. William Jacobson with Drs. Stephanie Dennison and Lisa D’Affronte
From practice to professor, Dr. William Jacobson shares lessons, challenges and opportunities in academic dentistry.
Departments
Online CE: Endodontics Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular courses on endodontics and more.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings, most popular courses on endodontics 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: 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.

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