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In This
Issue
6
On Dentaltown.com

14
Continuing
Education Update

18
Travel and Learn:
Live CE Events

20

8 | Howard Speaks
WHO NEEDS
A THERAPIST?

32 | Show Your Work
A COMPLEX
RESTORATION

68 | MACS VS. PCS:
CRUNCHING THE
NUMBERS

Dentaltown founder
Dr. Howard Farran discusses
the influx of dental therapists
and how they are possibly
hurting the industry.

Dr. Sonny Torres Oliva shares a
case that restored a 31-year-old
patient's smile using implantsupported crowns,
full bridges and onlays.

Ever notice that most dental
practices are predominantly
PC-based whereas dental students report that the majority
of their classmates have Macs?
Mark Hollis analyzes these
phenomena and weighs the
pros and cons of each operating system.

Industry News

24

12 | Professional Courtesy
SMALL BALLOT, BIG PRIZES

New Products

28

It's that time of year again! Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, shares how important it is to participate in this year's Townie Choice Awards voting season and highlights some of
the changes you'll see as well.

Poll

58 | AESTHETIC CROWN LENGTHENING

72

In this follow-up to his February 2018 article on functional crown lengthening, Denver periodontist
and Dentaltown board member Dr. Brian Gurinsky explains why you should lengthen a crown for
aesthetic reasons.

Ad Index

96

74

It's summertime-time to cast your vote for the most dependable, userfriendly, can't-live-without products and services offered in the dental
industry. Our special section that highlights some of the products
you'll see on the ballot should help make your decision easier.

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Dentally Incorrect

ACCELERATION TECHNIQUES
AND CLEAR ALIGNERS

Dr. Payam Ataii explains how
to speed orthodontic treatment
p. 64

AESTHETIC CROWN LENGTHENING

Dentaltown editorial board member
Dr. Brian Gurinsky discusses the causes
of and treatments for a "gummy smile"
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