Dentaltown Magazine - June 2026

Articles
Howard Speaks: Should You Bring Dental Casting Back In-House? Dr. Howard Farran weighs the nostalgia of in-house casting against the realities of cost, technique demands, and modern chairside milling alternatives.
by Dr. Howard Farran, DDS, MBA
Dr. Howard Farran weighs the nostalgia of in-house casting against the realities of cost, technique demands, and modern chairside milling alternatives.
The Financial Side of Dentistry Wesley Read, CPA, CFP, breaks down cost-plus processing, virtual PPO credit cards, and
why avoiding patient surcharges protects both profitability and trust.
by Wesley Read, CPA, CFP
Wesley Read, CPA, CFP, breaks down cost-plus processing, virtual PPO credit cards, and why avoiding patient surcharges protects both profitability and trust.
Does Dry Prepping Kill Teeth? Is the 5.5°C pulp temperature rule fact or myth? Learn what current evidence says about thermal injury, dry prepping, and water coolant.
Is the 5.5°C pulp temperature rule fact or myth? Learn what current evidence says about thermal injury, dry prepping, and water coolant.
Delta Dental’s 12-Month Rule A reported Delta Dental policy change could tie tooth replacement coverage to a 12-month treatment window. Here's what dentists should watch for.
A reported Delta Dental policy change could tie tooth replacement coverage to a 12-month treatment window. Here's what dentists should watch for.
Veterinary Medicine Already Ran This Experiment Veterinary medicine experienced the rise of corporate consolidation years before dentistry. Here’s what its lessons on private equity, staffing, and practice ownership may reveal about the future of DSOs.
Veterinary medicine experienced the rise of corporate consolidation years before dentistry. Here’s what its lessons on private equity, staffing, and practice ownership may reveal about the future of DSOs.
Pioneering Digital Dentistry for the Modern Practice A look at Glidewell’s 55-year evolution from a kitchen-table lab into the world’s largest independent dental laboratory and digital dentistry innovator.
A look at Glidewell’s 55-year evolution from a kitchen-table lab into the world’s largest independent dental laboratory and digital dentistry innovator.
Why Quality Dentistry Sometimes Fails Dr. Maryam Motlagh explores how breathing, swallowing, and jaw function connect to treatment longevity and why a physiologic approach improves clinical outcomes.
by Dr. Maryam Motlagh
Dr. Maryam Motlagh explores how breathing, swallowing, and jaw function connect to treatment longevity and why a physiologic approach improves clinical outcomes.
Clinical Profile: Confident Smiles with Natural-looking Restorations Natural-looking restorations demand more than strength alone. Explore how the Forma S zirconia nanohybrid composite technology supports aesthetics, durability, and efficient treatment workflows.
Natural-looking restorations demand more than strength alone. Explore how the Forma S zirconia nanohybrid composite technology supports aesthetics, durability, and efficient treatment workflows.
OSHA in the Hygiene Operatory From sharps safety to exposure protocols, OSHA requirements affect nearly every aspect of dental hygiene. Here's what matters most and where offices often fall short.
From sharps safety to exposure protocols, OSHA requirements affect nearly every aspect of dental hygiene. Here's what matters most and where offices often fall short.
Case Profile: Single File, Double Curve Dr. Gianluca Gambarini details a challenging MB2 retreatment case where the EdgeOne-R Utopia R20 navigated a narrow double-curved canal without glide path preparation.
by Dr. Gianluca Gambarini
Dr. Gianluca Gambarini details a challenging MB2 retreatment case where the EdgeOne-R Utopia R20 navigated a narrow double-curved canal without glide path preparation.
A System for Initial Canal Negotiation Dr. William Nudera presents a structured six-step framework for canal negotiation that transforms an intimidating procedure into a logical, predictable clinical workflow.
by Dr. William Nudera
Dr. William Nudera presents a structured six-step framework for canal negotiation that transforms an intimidating procedure into a logical, predictable clinical workflow.
Rooted in Community, Built on Trust Dr. Jacoby Hernick shares how her locally owned, female-led family practice in Bloomington, Minnesota, prioritizes lasting patient relationships over volume.
by Michele Jerrell, Publisher
Dr. Jacoby Hernick shares how her locally owned, female-led family practice in Bloomington, Minnesota, prioritizes lasting patient relationships over volume.
Why Online Reviews Don’t Work as Expected Tyson Downs explains why standard review tactics fall flat and how focusing on patient experience produces more consistent, credible online feedback.
by Tyson Downs
Tyson Downs explains why standard review tactics fall flat and how focusing on patient experience produces more consistent, credible online feedback.
Departments
Online CE: Periodontics Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular periodontics courses.
by Dr. Nareg Apelian
Dr. Nareg Apelian, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular periodontics courses.
Featured Podcasts A roundup of the latest and most popular podcasts on Dentaltown
A roundup of the latest and most popular podcasts on Dentaltown
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