Houston Dentistry Volume 4 Issue 1 2019 HOUSTON ISSUE 1 DE | Seite 4

from the publisher Dentistry HOUSTON Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Dana Strange, Strange Photography Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller, Haylee Davis, Marc Fowler, Jeffrey Hobbs, Cathy Jameson, Justin Kendall, Rhonda Whitmeyer The school year is wrapping up and plans for summer activities and vacations are in the works! This time of year is also a busy time for local dentists and surgeons. Houston Dentistry is pleased to pres- ent oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Jose F. Lopez as this issue’s cover fea- ture. Dr. Lopez is known for his caring and calming demeanor when treating patients. His practice, located in the Galleria area, is ready to accommodate the surgical needs for patients of refer- ring dentists. San José Clinic, the oldest charity clinic in Houston, receives no government funding. To provide care to uninsured, low-income residents, the clinic depends on volunteer hours, donated supplies, medications and philanthropic support. The article on page 5 addresses the need to convert their current x-ray system to a completely digital system. Please con- sider donating if you can help. In an article, ‘When and What to Biopsy?’, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry presents a new technology that highlights areas of suspected malignancy and helps clinicians decide which tissue to sample. Additional compelling editorial rounds out this issue – Practice Marketing out- lines steps to brand a sleep medicine practice. Money Matters explains cost segregation in the dental office and Prac- tice Management redefines leadership in the dental practice. Enjoy these articles and more! Dana Strange PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN Thanks so much to our fabulous advertis- ers whose support and contributions make this publication possible! Consider using their services and products in your practice. Until next time… keep smiling and have a safe and exciting summer!! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/HoustonDentistryMagazine Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial material published in Houston Dentistry, articles may contain statements, opinions, and other information subject to interpretation. Accordingly, the publisher, editors and authors and their respective em- ployees are not responsible or liable for inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or other information in material supplied by contributing authors. Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is prohibited. 4 HOUSTON DENTISTRY | www.houstondentistrymagazine.com Advertise in Houston Dentistry For more information on advertising in Houston Dentistry, call LuLu Stavinoha at [phone] or email [email protected]. Send written correspondence to: North Texas Dentistry P.O. Box 12623 Dallas, TX 75225