contents January 2017 In This Issue 10 On Dentaltown.com 18 Continuing Education Update 22 Study Abroad: Live CE Events 24 Industry News 25 54 | THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF OCCLUSION IN DENTISTRY 63 | MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION Empirical evidence guides old maps, which prevents exploration of new frontiers Drs. Barry Glassman and Don Malizia discuss some myths about occlusion and bites, and challenge restorative dentists to rethink "what they know." To pave the way for a great final result, use the right techniques and materials Dr. Geetha Damodaran shares her process for taking accurate traditional impressions-a must when submitting information to clear-aligner companies. 76 | TOWNIE MEETING 2017 Preview A sneak peek at what's on the docket for the 15th annual Townie Meeting in Las Vegas: Meet the speakers, check out the event lineup and more. New Products 26 Poll 12 | HOWARD SPEAKS 'Suck It Up, Buttercup' 88 Dentistry today isn't the same as it was even one generation ago. Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown magazine, discusses the changes-and what they mean to new dentists (and even some experienced ones!) whose practices aren't as profitable as they could be. Product Profile: Glidewell Laboratories 16 | PROFESSIONAL COURTESY Package Deal 89 Is Amazon about to make a splash in the dental market? Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, discusses this possibility and how it could affect purchasing within the dental industry. Ad Index 28 | SHOW YOUR WORK 90 Crowning a Winner Product Profile: OCO Biomedical Dr. Isaias Íñiguez shares a case study about retrofitting a crown on a compromised endodontic-treated tooth. BOTTOM LINE DENTALTOWN.COM 4 JANUARY 2017 // dentaltown.com Need more Dentaltown? Don't miss the opportunity to have the most clinical and business-savvy information at the touch of your fingertips.http://www.DENTALTOWN.COM http://www.dentaltown.com