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North Texas
Dentistry
Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant , Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller , Haylee Davis , Dr . Richard Lyschik , Joseph McGregor , Audra Morris , Bethany Petty , Kathleen Green Pothier , Dr . Raghu Puttaiah , Dr . Mary Swift
Welcome to the 2021 Southwest Dental Conference Convention Issue ! After missing last year ’ s meeting due to the pandemic , it will be so nice to be together and to connect with new and old friends !
Dr . Mary Swift , this year ’ s Chairman , welcomes the dental community to the conference with the theme , “ Actionable Learning ”. There will be lots of interesting speakers and CE opportunities . Don ’ t miss a visit to the Exhibit Hall and while there , please stop by Booth # 1025 to say hello and tell us about your practice or business . It is always fun to visit with our readers .
AIRCO Gases , a leader in the dental and medical gas industry , is our feature cover story . Jeff Palmer and Mike Jones , in addition to being great guys , are ready to supply your practice needs and add dollars to your bottom line !
A variety of compelling editorial topics completes the issue . Staffing examines the challenges in dealing with a post- Covid workforce ; Legal Corner offers insight into dealing with negative reviews , and Management discusses the changes in dental insurance and how it affects patient care . Enjoy these articles and much more !
Don ’ t miss the Southwest Dental Conference Exhibitor Booth Locator on pages 4 & 5 , which spotlights the North Texas Dentistry advertisers who are exhibiting at the conference . I hope you ’ ll plan to stop by their booths to check out the products and services they offer and let them know you appreciate their support of this publication .
It ’ s hard to believe it has been ten years since I transitioned from being an independent contractor for Doctor of Dentistry to the owner of this magazine . I ’ m marking this important milestone anniversary with heartful thanks to my friends and colleagues who have helped make North Texas Dentistry successful . While the past year has posed many challenges to all of us , I am excited about what the future holds !
Until next time … be well and take care !
LuLu Stavinoha , RDH Publisher
Ray Bryant
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tina Cauller
WRITING / DESIGN
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