Dentaltown Magazine - August 2022

Articles
Office Visit: Dr. Rami Salha This young Townie recently purchased and remodeled a practice near the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. In our exclusive Q&A, he discusses what younger dentists can do to be taken more seriously by peers and patients, the expanding role of Botox and fillers in a dental practice, and the hardest part of being a new practice owner.
by Sam Mittelsteadt, editor & creative director
This young Townie recently purchased and remodeled a practice near the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. In our exclusive Q&A, he discusses what younger dentists can do to be taken more seriously by peers and patients, the expanding role of Botox and fillers in a dental practice, and the hardest part of being a new practice owner.
Sometimes You Have To Zag Dr. David Sherberg shares a case in which he had to abandon Invisalign after the patient became noncompliant, so he finished up with upper and lower veneers and crowns.
by Dr. David Sherberg
Dr. David Sherberg shares a case in which he had to abandon Invisalign after the patient became noncompliant, so he finished up with upper and lower veneers and crowns.
Overhead and Inflation As practice management consultant Sandy Pardue explains, a viable dental practice doesn’t happen by accident. And in these uncertain times, practice owners need a strategy to thrive or even flourish despite the economy and other issues they’re facing.
by Sandy Pardue
As practice management consultant Sandy Pardue explains, a viable dental practice doesn’t happen by accident. And in these uncertain times, practice owners need a strategy to thrive or even flourish despite the economy and other issues they’re facing.
Columns
Howard Speaks: Know Your Numbers Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of knowing your practice numbers—especially during times of inflation and recession.
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran explains the importance of knowing your practice numbers—especially during times of inflation and recession.
Professional Courtesy: 3D Printing Has Made the Turn Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi discusses the rapid increase in 3D printing innovations and why this technology is here to stay.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial Director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi discusses the rapid increase in 3D printing innovations and why this technology is here to stay.
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.
Poll: Buying, Selling, Remodeling 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 buying, selling and remodeling.
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 buying, selling and remodeling.
Special Section: Loupes and Magnification Featuring partner content from Surgitel, Ultralight Optics, Futudent and Andau Medical
Featuring partner content from Surgitel, Ultralight Optics, Futudent and Andau Medical
Message Boards
How Long Does a Patient Stay With a Periodontist’s Office After SRP? After potentially losing patients to a specialist’s office, this doc wants to know if they’re ever coming back.
After potentially losing patients to a specialist’s office, this doc wants to know if they’re ever coming back.
Marketing for Startup After spending nearly $8,000 on failed marketing, this Townie looks for advice before it’s too late.
After spending nearly $8,000 on failed marketing, this Townie looks for advice before it’s too late.

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