North Texas Dentistry Volume 9 Issue 3 2019 ISSUE 3 DE | Page 4

from the publisher Dentistry North Texas Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller, Marc Fowler, Jeffrey Hobbs, Cathy Jameson, Jacob King, Amanda Mombert, Ben Mombert, Audra Morris, Kathleen Green Pothier and Lee Slaton Summer has arrived in North Texas with blustery winds and lots of rain! I am sure that in just a few weeks, we will be longing for a cool breeze and a shower or two. Oh well, that’s Texas weather! This issue’s cover story is a special one about some special doctors. After a seven- day job interview while working with Dr. T. Bob Davis’ 43rd annual mission trip to San Raimundo, Guatemala, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Bob McNeill and periodontist, Dr. Stephanie Briggs decided they were a good fit. With similar practice and patient care philoso- phy, the doctors have joined forces as part of The Dental Specialists group practice located in Garland. Enjoy reading about how giving back and helping the under- served benefits both the patients and the doctors providing care! Dallas County Dental Society has opened its greatly anticipated Dental Assisting School. Quality trained dental assistants will be a great asset to the North Texas dental community. Additional compelling editorial rounds out this issue… Practice Marketing dis- cusses the importance of online location; Money Matters explains using cost segre- gation for cash flow and Practice Man- agement redefines leadership in the dental practice. Attention advertisers! Make your plans now to participate in the Convention Issue for the Southwest Dental Confer- ence. Details inside on page 30! Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN Thanks so much to our fabulous advertis- ers and contributors who make this pub- lication possible! Until next time... keep smiling and have a safe and exciting summer! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher 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 2019. All rights reserved. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is prohibited. 4 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com 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