Dentaltown Magazine - February 2026

Articles
Howard Speaks: The Great Dental Supply Shake-Up Dr. Howard Farran examines why distributor loyalty now comes at a cost and how price transparency and automation are reshaping supply relationships.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dr. Howard Farran examines why distributor loyalty now comes at a cost and how price transparency and automation are reshaping supply relationships.
The Puck Stopped Here A traumatic pediatric dental injury becomes a lesson in conservative pulp preservation, showing how biologically respectful treatment can protect vitality after severe trauma.
by Dr. Joseph J. Pelerin
A traumatic pediatric dental injury becomes a lesson in conservative pulp preservation, showing how biologically respectful treatment can protect vitality after severe trauma.
A Screwmentable Approach for Predictable Posterior Implant Restoration A case profile demonstrating how screwmentable restorations combine biologic safety and digital workflows for predictable outcomes in posterior implant cases.
by Dr. Christopher R. Resnik
A case profile demonstrating how screwmentable restorations combine biologic safety and digital workflows for predictable outcomes in posterior implant cases.
Streamlining Dental Procurement Through Technology A look at how Dental Supply Guy automates supply ordering, cuts costs, and backs savings with a four-month guarantee so practices spend less time managing inventory.
A look at how Dental Supply Guy automates supply ordering, cuts costs, and backs savings with a four-month guarantee so practices spend less time managing inventory.
When Implants Go Rogue Dr. Giacomo Tarquini presents a case report on implant migration into the maxillary sinus, covering diagnosis, surgical retrieval, and prevention strategies.
by Dr. Giacomo Tarquini
Dr. Giacomo Tarquini presents a case report on implant migration into the maxillary sinus, covering diagnosis, surgical retrieval, and prevention strategies.
A Laser Approach to Peri-Implantitis Management Dr. Marq Sams discusses how evidence-based laser wavelengths combined with mechanical
debridement can improve peri-implant disease management.
by Dr. Marq Sams
Dr. Marq Sams discusses how evidence-based laser wavelengths combined with mechanical debridement can improve peri-implant disease management.
Point of View: The 183 Million Forgotten Dr. Alan Arturo Zarzar issues a call to confront dentistry’s access crisis, rethinking licensure, education, and workforce policy to restore care for millions left without treatment.
by Dr. Alan Arturo Zarzar
Dr. Alan Arturo Zarzar issues a call to confront dentistry’s access crisis, rethinking licensure, education, and workforce policy to restore care for millions left without treatment.
Handling Insurance Audits Dr. Travis Campbell breaks down clinical and financial audits and how smart preparation can
reduce risk and penalties.
by Dr. Travis Campbell
Dr. Travis Campbell breaks down clinical and financial audits and how smart preparation can reduce risk and penalties.
CE: Delivering Successful Complete Dentures Dr. Leif Stromberg wraps up his CE series with a practical guide to denture delivery, addressing lab protocols, occlusal refinement, and patient education.
by Dr. Leif Stromberg
Dr. Leif Stromberg wraps up his CE series with a practical guide to denture delivery, addressing lab protocols, occlusal refinement, and patient education.
Departments
Online CE: Oral Surgery Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular courses.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular courses.
Product Profile: Glidewell Screwmentable Restoration Simplify implant delivery while elevating clinical and aesthetic outcomes.
Simplify implant delivery while elevating clinical and aesthetic outcomes.

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