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18 New products to see at the ADA Meeting — Dr. Joe Blaes provides information, photos, and booth numbers for great new products you’ll see at the ADA.

30 Success with sedation: A profi tability comparison of nitrous, oral, and IV sedation — Drs. Anthony S. Feck and Michael D. Silverman discuss sedation dentistry.

44 Beyond a less expensive endodontic system — Dr. Barry Lee Musikant discusses the importance of an endo system that is far less vulnerable to breakage.

48 Interview with StemSave’s Dr. Gregory Chotkowski — Dr. Jeffrey B. Dalin talks to Dr. Gregory Chotkowski about recovering stem cells during dental procedures.

52 Staying afloat during catastrophic times — Unexpected insurance benefi ts helped Dr. Jac Pedersen and his
daughter through life-threatening medical conditions.

60 The emergence of the dental practice management company — Dr. Thomas A. Climo discusses the growth of group, centralized management dental centers.

66 Informed consent: A trap for the unwary — Dr. Duane Schmidt tells you why audio-visual informed consents can protect you from patient lawsuits.

68 Would your patients vote yes on your team management skills? — Gary Serota discusses his fi ve-step performance management system for dental teams.

84 Technology tools for the new economy — Dentists need to use their existing budgets wisely for technology investments, explains Dr. Cynthia Brattesani.

94 The economics of the digital dental record: Can you afford not to make the switch? — Dr. Bradley A. Dykstra discusses the hidden costs of paper records.

98 Fasten your seat belts: It’s still a bumpy ride! — Amy Morgan tells you how to adapt your practice management systems to meet ever-changing patient needs.

106 What is cosmetic dentistry? What makes a perfect smile? — Dr. Steven B. Andreaus relates the story of one of his patients to answer these two questions.

112 Arrested development — In this article, Dr. Sam Simos presents an application guide exploring how conservative dentistry can benefi t patients and practices.

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EDITOR'S NOTE
The ongoing struggle with overhead

I have always struggled to keep the OVERHEAD in my practice under control, and I believe this is common in all dental practices. Some practices do it better than others, but all of us know it is a major factor in controlling the practice’s bottom line. In my experience, only two things will change overhead percentage in a dental practice — increased production and collections or a decrease in expenses. I think that most of us would agree that employees make up the largest category of overhead expense.

One part of overhead expenses that we seemingly have no control over is state and federal taxes. Congress is considering two bills that contain provisions that could considerably affect the taxes on your small business. One is the “Cap and Trade” legislation that will create many hidden taxes on individuals and small businesses. The Waxman-Markey Bill — H.R. 2454 — has set aggressive emissions reduction targets for 2050 to control carbon dioxide levels. ...

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