Dentaltown Magazine - April 2026

Articles
Howard Speaks: Pulp Therapy Isn’t What It Used to Be Dr. Howard Farran discusses what every dentist should know about vital pulp therapy, bioceramics, and the new endodontic mindset.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dr. Howard Farran discusses what every dentist should know about vital pulp therapy, bioceramics, and the new endodontic mindset.
Dentist Burnout Is Real Dentist burnout is rising, and the ADA is responding with wellness tools, mental health resources, and team-focused support for the entire dental office.
Dentist burnout is rising, and the ADA is responding with wellness tools, mental health resources, and team-focused support for the entire dental office.
Trump Freezes Minnesota Medicaid Funds in Fraud Crackdown Minnesota’s Medicaid funding freeze signals tighter audits and oversight, raising new compliance challenges and uncertainty for dentists treating Medicaid patients.
Minnesota’s Medicaid funding freeze signals tighter audits and oversight, raising new compliance challenges and uncertainty for dentists treating Medicaid patients.
Are Dentists Better Thinkers, or Just Better Trained? Dentists aren’t automatically better thinkers, but strong metacognition and disciplined training help separate true clinical competence from overconfidence.
Dentists aren’t automatically better thinkers, but strong metacognition and disciplined training help separate true clinical competence from overconfidence.
The Evolution of Pulpotomy Medicaments Dr. Carla Cohn traces the shift from formocresol to modern calcium silicate materials, and why biology now drives pulp therapy in the primary dentition.
by Dr. Carla Cohn
Dr. Carla Cohn traces the shift from formocresol to modern calcium silicate materials, and why biology now drives pulp therapy in the primary dentition.
Beyond OSA: Part 1 Dr. Michael K. DeLuke broadens the conversation beyond obstructive sleep apnea, exploring the full spectrum of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing and the vital role dental professionals can play in detection and prevention.
by Dr. Michael K. DeLuke
Dr. Michael K. DeLuke broadens the conversation beyond obstructive sleep apnea, exploring the full spectrum of pediatric sleep-disordered breathing and the vital role dental professionals can play in detection and prevention.
Block by Block Dr. Giacomo Tarquini presents a step-by-step clinical case illustrating the use of intraoral autologous bone block grafts to correct maxillary ridge atrophy and enable successful implant placement.
by Dr. Giacomo Tarquini
Dr. Giacomo Tarquini presents a step-by-step clinical case illustrating the use of intraoral autologous bone block grafts to correct maxillary ridge atrophy and enable successful implant placement.
Fewer Steps, Fewer Compromises Dr. Jennifer Derse demonstrates how GrandioSO 4U’s five-shade system and high filler content simplify restorative decisions while delivering natural aesthetics and long-term durability.
by Dr. Jennifer Derse
Dr. Jennifer Derse demonstrates how GrandioSO 4U’s five-shade system and high filler content simplify restorative decisions while delivering natural aesthetics and long-term durability.
What I Wish I Knew My First Year Out of Dental School Dr. Tony Schicktanz provides a practical guide for new graduates on choosing the right associateship, including tips on compensation, mentorship, culture, and evaluating offers.
by Dr. Tony Schicktanz
Dr. Tony Schicktanz provides a practical guide for new graduates on choosing the right associateship, including tips on compensation, mentorship, culture, and evaluating offers.
Getting AI Right Jonathan Fashbaugh outlines where dental practices go wrong with AI-powered tools and how to integrate automation in a way that strengthens the patient experience rather than undermining it.
by Jonathan Fashbaugh
Jonathan Fashbaugh outlines where dental practices go wrong with AI-powered tools and how to integrate automation in a way that strengthens the patient experience rather than undermining it.
Departments
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular implant dentistry courses.
Poll: Digital Imaging 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 digital imaging.
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 digital imaging.
Company Profile: Imagination Design Studios Themed environments that comfort kids today and build lifelong dental confidence
Themed environments that comfort kids today and build lifelong dental confidence
Case Profile: Fastbraces Comprehensive Nonextraction Treatment
Comprehensive Nonextraction Treatment

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