North Texas Dentistry Volume 9 Issue 5 2019 ISSUE 5 DE | Page 6

from the publisher Dentistry North Texas Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Dr. Todd Baumann, Tina Cauller, Brian Colao, Dr. Richard Lyschik, Dr. Ruben Ovadia, Bethany Petty, Kathleen Green Pothier, Dr. Kevin Seidler, Lee Slaton, Norma Spencer, Meredith Tavallaee Looks like we have made it through another Texas summer and we are enter- ing my favorite time of year. Cooler tem- peratures and football make a Texas fall pretty fabulous. This year we have the Red River Shootout and the Southwest Dental Conference in the same week – two great traditions! North Texas Dentistry is excited to present the 2019 Southwest Dental Confer- ence Convention Issue. This year’s Chair- man, Dr. Todd Baumann, highlights what’s new at this year’s conference, Inspired . Empowered . Equipped. While visiting the Exhibit Hall, please stop by Booth #735 to say hello and tell us about your practice or business. It’s always fun to visit with our readers. Endodontic Associates of DFW is the cover story for this issue. This talented group of doctors has transformed endodontic care through teamwork. With nine offices across the Metroplex, they can meet their referring dentists’ and patients’ needs in a timely and efficient manner. In a Custom Profile we are pleased to pres- ent Matthew McCarthy and Adam Schenck of Bank of America Practice Solutions. Smiles in the Spotlight presents a case by Dallas periodontist, Dr. Ruben Ovadia, highlighting treatment of a peri-implant abscess using Guided Bone Regeneration with PRF technology. A variety of compelling editorial completes the issue. Financial Planning discusses considerations in naming a beneficiary; Mission Outreach highlights ServingHIM and Practice Models examines the past, present, and future of the DSO. Enjoy these articles and much more! Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN Don’t miss the Southwest Dental Confer- ence Special Booth Listing (pages 4 & 5) spotlighting the North Texas Dentistry advertisers who will be 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. Until next time… keep smiling and have a great day! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Special Issue 2020 is Coming! Stop by Booth #735 for more information 6 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 2019. 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