A LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
W elcome to the 2022 Southwest Dental Conference Convention Issue ! The conference will have a fresh look and feel with the move to the impressive Hilton Anatole Hotel .
Dr . Sarah Poteet , this year ’ s Chairman welcomes the dental community to the conference , with the theme , “ Empowering Dentistry as Essential Health Care ”. There will be over 60 courses , with something for everyone on your team . Be sure to plan a visit to the Exhibit Hall , and while there please stop by Booth 704 to say hello and tell us about your practice or business . Connecting with our readers is the best !
We are excited to present Sleep Dallas as this issue ’ s cover feature . Led by Dr . Kent Smith , who is board-certified in dental sleep medicine , Dr . Marie Dibra , a board-certified sleep physician , and nurse practitioner , Katie Collier , this team provides the latest state-of-the art technology to diagnose and treat their patients . Currently obstructed sleep apnea is a growing health concern in today ’ s population . The ADA adopted a stance five years ago that dentists should be screening for sleep apnea . Check out what you need to know !
North Texas
Dentistry
Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant , Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Dr . Travis Campbell , Tina Cauller , Karen Cortell Reisman , Ernie Cote , Kayce Hollingsworth , Dr . Bob Jing , Audra Morris , Bethany Petty , Dr . Sarah Poteet , Caleb Vierkant
Ray Bryant
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Tina Cauller
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Compelling editorial completes the issue . Two articles offer lots of great information on Associateships , one from the hiring dentist prospective and the other from the dentist seeking employment . Staffing discusses the current burnout trend in dentistry ; Compliance addresses HIPAA in the Covid era and Marketing offers tips to consider before you sign on the dotted line . Enjoy these articles and much more !
Don ’ t miss the Southwest Dental Conference Special Booth Locator on pages 4 - 5 spotlighting the North Texas Dentistry advertisers who are exhibiting at the conference .
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 .
As we are experiencing this truly HOT Texas summer , I want to thank my friends and colleagues who have helped North Texas Dentistry have another successful year .
Until next time … be well , take care , and stay cool !
LuLu Stavinoha , RDH Publisher
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