North Texas Dentistry Volume 5 Issue 2 | Page 4

from the publisher Dentistry North Texas Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller, Brian A. Colao, Erick E. Cutler, Kathy Duran-Thal, Marc Fowler, Jennifer Eure Fuentes, Dr. Roger Levin, Dr. Ruben Ovadia, Jennifer R. Tauzel, and Eric L. White Goodbye winter and hello spring! It is an invigorating time of year and the team at North Texas Dentistry welcomes warmer days and sunshine. Innovations and new technologies continue to dominate dental research and products with the ever-present goal of finding a better way to treat patients. OrthoDent 3D Imaging presents three new products, Virtually Straight, 3D Wired and Retainer Clear, which give doctors access to the latest cutting edge technology in orthodontic treatment. Explore how these products could be incorporated into your practice. Livionex Dental Gel is presented in this issue’s New Product Profile. Clinical research has documented impressive results in reducing plaque, gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing and periodontal pocket depth. Livionex could be a revolutionary tool in improving oral health. Smiles in the Spotlight highlights a case by periodontist, Dr. Ruben Ovadia. Dr. Ovadia’s case, Anterior Aesthetic Reconstruction: A Periodontal & Restorative Approach that created a new smile for his patient. Engaging editorial completes this issue. Money Matters offers an interesting perspective on the currently popular working interview and Rules and Regulations shares tips to stay HIPAA-compliant in the era of social media. Enjoy these and more! Make your plans now to attend The Texas Meeting, May 7-10 in San Antonio. Details can be found on the inside back cover. Experience the fun and excitement of this excellent conference! Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN As always, I want to say thank you to all who support and contribute to making this publication possible! Until next time... keep smiling and have a great day! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasDentistry 4 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com 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 2015. 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 (214) 629-7110 or email [email protected]. Send written correspondence to: North Texas Dentistry P.O. Box 12623 Dallas, TX 75225