October 2006
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| Features |
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A New Dimension |
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by Anita D’Alessandro |
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An interview with J. Martin Palomo, DDS, MSD, who is helping to create standards for analyzing 3D orthodontic images |
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The Employee Handbook |
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by Myrna I. Sessa |
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Why you need one, and how it will help you run your practice |
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Collecting Your Fee and Keeping Your Patients |
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by Eric Ploumis, DMD, JD |
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Making sure your patients pay on time will help you deliver better treatment |
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Anesthesia for TADs |
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by Jack C. Fisher, DMD |
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How to minimize patient discomfort when placing temporary anchorage devices |
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Turning Numbers Into Knowledge |
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by Lori Garland Parker |
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The advantages of tracking clinical efficiency |
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Buy or Build? |
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by William C. Sutton |
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The who, what, where, why, and when of starting your first practice |
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Teaching Dental Hygienists |
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by Carolyn Friedman |
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Say no to the Muffin Patrol and yes to education |
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| Departments |
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Editor's Message |
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Get Online |
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by Christopher Piehler |
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Clinical Pearls |
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Put Patients at "Attention" for Better Panos |
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by Steven A. Astuto, DDS, MSD Amarillo, Tex |
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Chairside |
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Treating Down Syndrome Patients |
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With David R. Musich, DDS, MS |
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Focus on Radiography |
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Industry Insider |
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Simplifying Patient Payment |
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with Marla Merritt, OrthoBanc |
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Industry Insider |
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Perfecting a Popular Bracket |
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with Ron Baron, Masel |
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On the Market |
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Word of Mouth |
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Internal Marketing |
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by Al E. Atta, DDS, MSD, MBA |
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