Inside Departments 12 | ONLINE CE: RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 14 | POLL: IMPLANTS 24 OFFICE VISIT Against the Current Dr. Vijay Maheshwari faced a wide range of obstacles and uncertainties when he took over a practice that focused heavily on Medicaid patients and molar endo treatments. In this exclusive Q&A, the Townie and winner of the grand prize in the 2024 Townie Choice Awards voter contest details the challenges he had in his first year of practice, how he found his way by " rocking the boat " and much more. 22 | PRODUCT PROFILE: FASTBRACES 33 | AD INDEX Columns HOWARD SPEAKS 8 | THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF TURNOVER Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran outlines the four main factors that contribute to high turnover rates in the workplace, discussing how to address them to create a more stable practice environment. PROFESSIONAL COURTESY 34 | AN AFFORDABLE AESTHETIC Dr. Tu-Anh Vu shares a minimally invasive approach of a full-mouth rehabilitation in a case of severe erosion. The patient was treated with a direct composite technique using a stent, providing them with a low-cost solution to worn dentition that can have a functional and aesthetic outcome. 42 | THE 2024 DENTAL TOWNIE CHOICE AWARDS The votes are in-the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2024. 54 | GOOD AS GOLD Dr. Reid Pullen shares an endodontic technique that has brought him significant success. DECEMBER 2024 | 4 | DENTALTOWN.COM 10 | TCA TODAY AND BEYOND Editorial director Dr. Thomas Giaccobi discusses the 2024 Townie Choice Awards- celebrating top dental products and services chosen by dentists who rely on them daily, embodying Dentaltown's mission of shared expertise and best practices. Message Boards 16 | PHONE ADDICTION Townies weigh in on managing cellphone use in the dental office. 20 | WHAT IS THIS LESION? A doc shares a patient's case and Townies discuss oral cancer protocols. PHOTOGRAPHY THIS PAGE AND COVER: ROBIN LEHRFELD-SUBARhttp://www.DENTALTOWN.COM