contents In This Issue 08 On Dentaltown.com 16 Continuing Education Update 20 Travel and Learn: Live CE Events 50 | Women in Dentistry (PRIVATE) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT 58 | A GUARANTEED WIN IN VEGAS! 68 | WHAT'S YOUR M.O.? Take a look at some highlights of the 15th annual Townie Meeting in Las Vegas-and learn what to look forward to next year in Orlando. Jay Geier of the Scheduling Institute discusses how we often focus on a potential employee's skill set but give short shrift to an equally important component of what makes a good hire: his or her personality. New Products Dr. Alexandra George, who built one practice from the ground up and bought another to accommodate her need to expand, shares her story and what she considers to be essential qualities and resources when opening a practice. Poll 10 | Howard Speaks DRIVE-THRUS AND DENTISTRY 22 Industry News 24 26 77 Product Profile: Premier 78 Product Profile: SmartBox Web Marketing 80 Product Profile: Dentsply Sirona Endodontics Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown magazine, shares how important it is to rethink how you do business and shift your focus when it comes to gaining new patients. 14 | Professional Courtesy PLANNING AHEAD Were you able to make it to Townie Meeting this year? Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown editorial director, shares some of the highlights of this year's meeting and invites you to join us at our new destination next year, Orlando. 55 | Women in Dentistry FORWARD MOMENTUM Dr. Jasmin Henville discusses three common challenges that women face as business owners- and recommended ways to approach them. 81 Ad Index 96 Dentally Incorrect 2 JUNE 2017 // dentaltown.com BOTTOM LINE 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