in this issue: contents 66 Storage Facilities Certifi ed public accountant Hunter Satterfi eld says during periods of infl ation or high interest rates, where dentists should keep their money depends on where their priorities lie. When short-term and long-term cash is safely stashed away, where should near-term cash- the only money that should be affected by current volatility-be invested? Departments 12 | Howard Speaks THE SMARTEST FINANCIAL PLANS WILL PAY LONG-TERM DIVIDENDS 18 Continuing Education Update 20 22 73 Industry News Inspired by a question asked by a Townie, Dr. Howard Farran discusses how dentists should be thinking about and planning for retirement-now and in the future. 16 | Professional Courtesy BURNED OUT OR STILL BURNING BRIGHT? Dentaltown,'s editorial director, Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, discusses burnout and dealing with the stress of the dental profession. 56 | GLASS IONOMER CEMENT SEALANTS Poll: Marketing Dentaltown editorial advisory board member Dr. Jeanette MacLean discusses why glass ionomer cement sealants are easier for clinicians and better for patients, then explains the application techniques and key benefi ts. Ad Index 62 | UTILIZING PLASMA-RICH FIBRIN Drs. Jarron Tawzer and Joshua Nagao lay out four keys of plateletrich fi brin treatments and how general dentists can easily fold this fascinating option into future implant and grafting cases. 6 JULY 2022 // dentaltown.comhttp://www.dentaltown.com