North Texas
Dentistry
ON THE COVER
Partners in Your Success
AIRCO GASES by Tina Cauller
Photo by Ray Bryant , Bryant Studios
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ON THE COVER :
Leaders in the dental and medical gas industry , Jeff Palmer and Michael Jones of AIRCO Gases .
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SWDC BOOTH LOCATOR Who ’ s Who at the 2021 Southwest Dental Conference Stop by and say hello
PROFILE Edwards & Associates , PC A CPA firm specializing in helping dentists reach their financial goals
2021 SWDC Actionable Learning A message from Dr . Mary Swift
LEGAL CORNER Recourse for a Bad Review Tips for dealing with a negative review
TEXAS A & M COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Transition at the Top Dr . Lynne Opperman named interim dean
INFECTION CONTROL Dear Office Manager What dental office managers need to know
MANAGEMENT The Ever-Changing Insurance Landscape New era where patients will be less dependent on insurance
STAFFING Leading Well Post-Pandemic Navigating the challenges of the post-Covid workforce
TRANSITION The Patient Comes Second The importance of making care of your staff a priority
PATIENT EDUCATION Clean Teeth Equals Fairy Dust Teaching good oral hygiene in a fun and creative way
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