North Texas Dentistry Volume 8 Issue 2 2018 ISSUE 2 DE | Page 4

from the publisher Dentistry North Texas Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller, Brandon Fauley, Marc Fowler, Jennifer Fuentes, Dr. Lynne Gerlach, Dr. David R. Kang, Dr. David D. Vu I hope all of you are staying cool and hav- ing a fabulous summer! North Texas Dentistry is pleased to present endodontist, Dr. Tariq Alsmadi as this issue’s cover feature. Dr. Alsmadi’s extensive training has equipped him to provide highly successful anesthesia and comfortable, mostly pain-free root canal treatment for patients. He has offices con- veniently located in Arlington and Plano. The Southwest Dental Conference is on the horizon. Mark your calendar and plan to attend the convention, September 6-8 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. We invite you to promote your business or service in the 2018 Convention Issue! Contact the team at North Texas Dentistry to participate in this year’s convention issue. Once again, we will offer a Special Booth Listing for NTD advertisers. A variety of compelling editorial rounds out this issue. Drs. Kang and Vu offer valuable information on HPV-related oral and oropharyngeal carcinomas. Texas A&M College of Dentistry outlines the college’s research aimed at finding a cure for shingles pain. Real Estate exam- ines the growth and expansion of the metroplex and what you should consider when selecting a practice location. Practice Marketing offers tips to help convert visitors to your website into new patients. Enjoy these articles and more! As always, I want to say thank you to all who support and contribute in making this publication possible and to encourage readers to support our advertisers for their practice needs. PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN Wherever your summer adventures take you, be safe! Until next time, keep smiling and have a great day! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Make plans NOW to advertise in the Convention Issue Southwest Dental Conference SEPTEMBER 6 - 8, 2018 Print Advertisement l Custom Profiles l Spreads Promote your business and services to the North Texas Dental Community with perfect timing and perfect targeting – before the Southwest Dental Conference Our team can make your marketing dreams a reality! ADDED BONUS Ray Bryant 4 BE INCLUDED IN SPECIAL BOOTH LISTING [email protected] REQUEST A MEDIA KIT: www.northtexasdentistry.com 4 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasDentistry 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 informa- tion in material supplied by contributing authors. Copyright 2018. 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 [phone] or email [email protected]. Send written correspondence to: North Texas Dentistry P.O. Box 12623 Dallas, TX 75225