Dentaltown Magazine - March 2022

Articles
Face Forward One of our most-followed Townies, Dr. Arthur R. Volker, and two colleagues explain matrixing strategies for anterior and facial surfaces, discuss the indications and pros and cons of each option, and share case studies that illustrate the principles involved.
by Drs. Arthur R. Volker, Pantelis Kouros and Serhat Köken
One of our most-followed Townies, Dr. Arthur R. Volker, and two colleagues explain matrixing strategies for anterior and facial surfaces, discuss the indications and pros and cons of each option, and share case studies that illustrate the principles involved.
Success Through Systems Dentaltown editorial advisory board member Dr. John Nosti shares his 10-step guide to cosmetic case success, with specific suggestions to help dentists incorporate the process—which starts with understanding the patient’s goals and desires—into their own practices.
by Dr. John Nosti
Dentaltown editorial advisory board member Dr. John Nosti shares his 10-step guide to cosmetic case success, with specific suggestions to help dentists incorporate the process—which starts with understanding the patient’s goals and desires—into their own practices.
Make It Your Business Dr. Mac Lee shares some of the most important lessons he learned during his 49-year career in dentistry—lessons he believes every dentist needs to know to be truly happy and successful in their career.
by Dr. Mac Lee
Dr. Mac Lee shares some of the most important lessons he learned during his 49-year career in dentistry—lessons he believes every dentist needs to know to be truly happy and successful in their career.
Change for the Better Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier shares two discoveries that have proven to be the most profitable for independent practices owners—one about patient satisfaction, the other about maximizing physical space.
by Jay Geier
Scheduling Institute founder Jay Geier shares two discoveries that have proven to be the most profitable for independent practices owners—one about patient satisfaction, the other about maximizing physical space.
Columns
Howard Speaks: Your 'Special Sauce' Is You Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says that while DSOs might always have their place in the market, they can’t offer the trust and connection that private practice owners can cultivate—with a little work.
by Dr. Howard Farran
Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran says that while DSOs might always have their place in the market, they can’t offer the trust and connection that private practice owners can cultivate—with a little work.
Professional Courtesy: Guidance From The Top Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi and Henry Schein One’s CEO, Mike Baird, recently discussed the landscape of practice management products and the future of technology in dentistry. Giacobbi summarizes this important discussion and highlights some topics Dentaltown will cover in subsequent issues.
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Dentaltown editorial director Dr. Thomas Giacobbi and Henry Schein One’s CEO, Mike Baird, recently discussed the landscape of practice management products and the future of technology in dentistry. Giacobbi summarizes this important discussion and highlights some topics Dentaltown will cover in subsequent issues.
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.
Dental Industry News Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
Take a look at some of the latest happenings in the dental industry.
New Products Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the dental market.
Take a look at some of the newest products hitting the dental market.
Townie Poll: CE and Networking 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 CE and Networking.
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 CE and Networking.
Product Profile: Mod Mouth Clear Aligners Founded by, and for, general dentists
Founded by, and for, general dentists
Message Boards
Overdenture Basics: Guide, AP Spread, Parallelism, Measuring Tissue, Prosthetics After seeing a large number of questions on overdentures on the message board, this Townie shares a case and some tips to help others improve their techniques
After seeing a large number of questions on overdentures on the message board, this Townie shares a case and some tips to help others improve their techniques
Treatment for Cracks on Distals of Second Molars? Townies discuss the best way to treatment-plan cracked teeth and how best to discuss treatment with patients
Townies discuss the best way to treatment-plan cracked teeth and how best to discuss treatment with patients
I Got Engaged! Any Tips on What to Do/ Not Do for a Successful Marriage? Townies share their helpful marriage tips with this recently engaged doctor
Townies share their helpful marriage tips with this recently engaged doctor

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