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Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY The Vision of Dentistry 2020 R E C O V E R Y F R O M T H E PA N D E M I C Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasDentistry Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial material published in North Texas Dentistry, articles may contain statements, opinions, and other information subject to interpretation. Accordingly, the publisher, editors and authors and their respective employees are not responsible or liable for inaccurate or misleading data, opinion or other information in material supplied by contributing authors. Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is prohibited. Advertise in North Texas Dentistry For more information on advertising in North Texas Dentistry, call LuLu Stavinoha at [phone] or email [email protected]. Send written correspondence to: North Texas Dentistry P.O. Box 12623 Dallas, TX 75225 Welcome to the North Texas Dentistry Special Issue, The Vision of Dentistry 2020! I would like to begin by sending out a BIG ‘virtual hug’ to the North Texas dental community and our hearts go out to everyone touched by illness or affected by the shutdown. It is unbelievable how the coronavirus has rocked the dental world. Who could have imagined this craziness? As dental offices closed, I knew I needed to make some changes to my theme for the Special Issue. The plan was to highlight all the new and exciting trends in dentistry now and in the future. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought it was appropriate to regroup and chart a new course. Instead of the direction ‘Evolving Towards Excellence’ I changed the focus to ‘Recovery from the Pandemic’. The issue now includes information from leading experts to guide dentists in making appropriate decisions as dental offices are permitted to reopen. Dr. Raghu Puttaiah, an authority in infection control, presents the latest guidelines for protecting team members and patients as dentists begin practicing in the age of the coronavirus. On the brighter side, we are pleased to present custom profiles from doctors and industry professionals by spotlighting new ideas and treatments they have incorporated into their practices. These innovative messages are full of great insight and make for a good read. In the current economic climate, this Special Issue would not have been possible without the support of my wonderful advertisers and I am very thankful for them. Even though we had to shift to a Plan B, I am still very pleased with the result. I hope this issue offers lots of timely information as you navigate reopening in this uncertain time. While no one would have chosen this extremely stressful ordeal and we don’t know when life will be back to some type of normalcy, I hope this unexpected pause has allowed you to stop and smell the roses for a bit and have enjoyed the extra time with your loved ones. Until next time… take care and be well! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher www.northtexasdentistry.com | NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY 3