Dentaltown Magazine - April 2022

Articles
Office Visit: Dr. Fesaha Gebrehiwot This Townie, who was born in Eritrea, spent his childhood as one of nine children surviving war, famine and drought. At age 20, he moved to the U.S., where he learned English at a community college and worked as a food handler before earning an engineering degree. At age 25, he visited the dentist for the first time and it proved to be a life-changing experience: It inspired him to leave his engineering job and enroll in dental school.
by Kyle Patton, associate editor
This Townie, who was born in Eritrea, spent his childhood as one of nine children surviving war, famine and drought. At age 20, he moved to the U.S., where he learned English at a community college and worked as a food handler before earning an engineering degree. At age 25, he visited the dentist for the first time and it proved to be a life-changing experience: It inspired him to leave his engineering job and enroll in dental school.
A Single-Visit Solution Dr. Nadim Z. Baba, past president of the American College of Prosthodontists, shares a case in which he used digital technology to mill custom dentures for his 94-year-old patient, who lives in a long-term assisted-care facility, so the patient could be treated in a single visit and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
by Dr. Nadim Z. Baba
Dr. Nadim Z. Baba, past president of the American College of Prosthodontists, shares a case in which he used digital technology to mill custom dentures for his 94-year-old patient, who lives in a long-term assisted-care facility, so the patient could be treated in a single visit and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Fit to Print (Part 1) In the first installment of a two-part series, Dr. Rooz Khosravi identifies the main components required to set up an in-office aligner system—intraoral scanners, digital software packages and 3D printers—and what dentists should look for in each.
by Dr. Rooz Khosravi
In the first installment of a two-part series, Dr. Rooz Khosravi identifies the main components required to set up an in-office aligner system—intraoral scanners, digital software packages and 3D printers—and what dentists should look for in each.
Investment-Grade Practice Productive Dentist Academy co-founder and CEO Dr. Victoria Peterson explains how doctors should examine their office finances to ensure they’re setting themselves up to become investment-grade practices when it’s eventually time to sell.
by Dr. Victoria Peterson
Productive Dentist Academy co-founder and CEO Dr. Victoria Peterson explains how doctors should examine their office finances to ensure they’re setting themselves up to become investment-grade practices when it’s eventually time to sell.
Hold Firm, Or Go With the Flow? Dr. Foroud Hakim shares a decision-making rubric for composite viscosity selection, including the varying materials’ prevalence in practice (Classes I–IV), traditional training axioms and material selection, and contemporary shifts in materials and protocols.
by Dr. Foroud Hakim
Dr. Foroud Hakim shares a decision-making rubric for composite viscosity selection, including the varying materials’ prevalence in practice (Classes I–IV), traditional training axioms and material selection, and contemporary shifts in materials and protocols.
Columns
Howard Speaks: Become Great At What Your Patients Need Fresh off a visit to a Townie’s practice in New Mexico, Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses why young dentists need to become proficient at molar endo and implant treatments.
by Dr. Howard Farran
Fresh off a visit to a Townie’s practice in New Mexico, Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses why young dentists need to become proficient at molar endo and implant treatments.
Professional Courtesy: Too Many Trade Shows Dentaltown Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi ponders what the future holds for dental meetings, and whether the market will be too saturated in a postpandemic world.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi ponders what the future holds for dental meetings, and whether the market will be too saturated in a postpandemic world.
Departments
Continuing Education Update Dr. Howard Goldstein, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular courses.
by Dr. Howard Goldstein
Dr. Howard Goldstein, director of continuing education, shares Dentaltown's latest CE offerings and most popular courses.
Townie Poll: HR and Staffing 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 HR and Staffing.
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 HR and Staffing.
Product Profile: Voco Retraction Paste An essential element for precision impressions
An essential element for precision impressions
Dentally Incorrect  Dental humor with bite.
Dental humor with bite.
Message Boards
Bought an Old Office During COVID A Townie shares the start of a saga in buying a precarious practice
A Townie shares the start of a saga in buying a precarious practice
Extras
Earned Placement: A Better Bet These dentists didn’t gamble with their scrap—instead, they hit the jackpot
These dentists didn’t gamble with their scrap—instead, they hit the jackpot

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