from the publisher
Dentistry
North Texas
Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha
Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios
Contributing Writers | LaDawn Brock, Tina Cauller,
Carolyn Cox, Kathy Duran-Thal, Marc Fowler,
Dr. William Gerlach, Sara Harney, Dr. Craig Herre,
Dr. Sloan Hildebrand, Dr. Lisa Knowles,
Dr. Richard Lyschik, Daniel O'Rourke,
Dr. Hal Stewart, Angie Walters
The Texas Center for Occlusal Studies
(TXCOS) is this issue’s cover feature. The
Center, located in Flower Mound, is a
state-of-the-art teaching facility for
extended dental education. Founded by
Dr. Hal Stewart, Daniel O’Rourke, CDT
and Dr. Craig Herre, TXCOS is dedicated
to educating the dentist and the dental lab
technician on how to accurately and predictably diagnose and treat occlusal disease
in a minimally invasive manner. The next
session of the System-Based Occlusal
Residency is July 9-11. Check out TXCOS’s
goals and objectives – this program might
be just what you need to re-invigorate
your practice!
As a complement to our cover feature,
Smiles in the Spotlight presents a case by
The Texas Center for Occlusal Studies.
The Minimally Invasive Full Mouth
Rejuvenation case represents a new standard of care with results that are both functional and esthetic.
In a Custom Profile, Kimberly Cole, a
licensed massage therapist with special
training in TMJ myofascial release is highlighted. Kim provides relief to TMJD
patients with her therapeutic touch.
The recent Texas Mission of Mercy at
Eastfield College was a record-breaking
success. We salute this event with a fun col-
lection of photos and comments from TDA
and this year’s chairman, Dr. Sloan
Hildebrand.
Touching on just a few examples of the
compelling editorial included in this
issue – Rules and Regulations updates the
latest information you need to know on
Medicare Choices for your practice;
Practice Transition offers important do’s
and don’ts for selling a practice after the
owner’s death and Practice Management
challenges you to improve your communication with your patients.
Ray Bryant
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tina Cauller
WRITING / DESIGN
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As always, I want to say thank you to all
who support and contribute in making this
publication possible! Until next time, keep
smiling and have a great day!
LuLu Stavinoha, RDH
Publisher
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