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Volume 100, Issue 8
August 2010
August 2010
From Dental Economics Magazine
A Summer Full of Travel (Aug 1, 2010)
This summer has really been busy with a lot of interesting meetings and some great trips.
"Must-have" hygiene products (Aug 1, 2010)
SWERV3? from Hu-Friedy - In light of advances in ultrasonic technology, power scaling instruments are now indicated for the removal of all types of deposits and biofilm, and should be considered to have a primary role in periodontal debridement.
Why is it happening: BOP, swelling, pocketing, and bone loss? (Aug 1, 2010)
We see the classic signs of gingivitis and periodontitis every day in clinical practice.
Cut through the clutter (Aug 1, 2010)
The greatest marketing challenge we face in today's hyper-connected world is cutting through the clutter.
A new level of customer service (Aug 1, 2010)
In the last 20 years, dental research has led to a proliferation of new materials, equipment, technologies, and services.
What is dental furniture? (Aug 1, 2010)
I first heard the term dental furniture two years ago in a meeting with a leading manufacturer of dental equipment.
New directions (Aug 1, 2010)
This article was prompted by a conversation I had with the head of a state dental association a few weeks ago.
Endodontic brushing: The secret to mastering rotary safety (Aug 1, 2010)
Every dentist wants to be in control of his or her technique. All patients want their dentistry to be safe.
Ask Dr. Christiansen (Aug 1, 2010)
I'm confused about the level of magnification desirable for clinical dental practice.
Pandemic A/H1N1 influenza update: How far have we progressed - Part 2 (Aug 1, 2010)
Each week the CDC collects and analyzes information about the incidence and severity of influenza in the United States.
For superior practice performance (Aug 1, 2010)
In my practice, I have never found an impression tray cleaner that really worked well.
Identifying EFS from the outset (Aug 1, 2010)
This month's tip involves determining the space between the facial draping in reference to the edentulous alveolar ridge.
Improving practice curb appeal (Aug 1, 2010)
If you are planning to sell your practice within the next three years, this article can help you sell it more quickly and at a higher price.
Top 10 retirement planning strategies - Part 2 (Aug 1, 2010)
Doctors face more financial decisions in the five years preceding retirement than at any other time in their lives.
Digital X-ray technology - an owner's perspective (Aug 1, 2010)
In 2006, 735 Dental Economics® subscribers were polled about various aspects of dental practice, including their aspirations for new technology.
Shakin' All Over (Aug 1, 2010)
Cordless electric vibrators. Some of these devices have rolled into dentistry as useful products.
From Twitter to your office (Aug 1, 2010)
Every social media expert is telling you to use Twitter to interact with potential clients.
Restoration of the totally enentulous jaw with application-specific one-piece implants (Aug 1, 2010)
The highest benefit, lowest risk application for dental implants is the restoration of the totally edentulous lower jaw with two to three freestanding implants to retain an overdenture.
The changing patient (Aug 1, 2010)
Dental implants have been shown in some cases to have a greater than 98% success rate, yet only about 15% of candidates receive implant-supported treatment.
Anatomically and esthetically predictable Class II composites (Aug 1, 2010)
For the past 16 years of my career, 99.9% of the Class II restorations I have placed have been in composite.
Beliefs span generations (Aug 1, 2010)
When I think back to my childhood, I have vivid memories of my dad reading Dental Economics® on Sunday evenings as he prepared mentally to begin his week.
The $250,000 Smoked Ham (Aug 1, 2010)
Dr. GP had just a few minutes between patients so he decided to run up to the front desk because he knew it was almost time. He was so excited!
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