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from the publisher North Texas Dentistry Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Frank Brown, Tina Cauller, Carolyn Cox, Haylee Davis, Kayce Hollingsworth, Brian Howell, Dr. Elizabeth Jaynes, Audra Morris, Bethany Petty, Kathleen Green Pothier, Dr. Drew Vanderbrook The new normal in practicing dentistry in the age of coronavirus has posed challenges and created stress for the dental community. I hope most of you are settling in and figuring out how to make the best of this unprecedented time. I have heard many offices are as busy as ever, which is great news! North Texas Dentistry is pleased to present The Dental Specialists as this issue’s cover feature. This group of doctors has joined their talents under one roof to support excellent patient care and a more fulfilling professional life. Incorporated in this fabulous facility are the specialty practices of endodontist, Dr. Maheeb Jaouni; oral surgeon, Dr. Robert McNeill; orthodontist, Dr. Matthew Hill; periodontist, Dr. Stephanie Ganter Briggs; pediatric dentist, Dr. Adam Preece and their associate dentists. This is truly a new look at ‘one-stop shopping’ for the dental patient! During this crazy time in dentistry, practices who have had the guidance and assistance of a talented coach have fared well. North Texas Dentistry is pleased to present one of these coaches in a Custom Profile. Jennifer Surette, Executive Business Coach and Co-Managing Partner NTX with Fortune Management shares her views and programs to help create the practice of your dreams. Accurate and current information is vital during this time. Through this issue’s editorial, we are pleased to cover additional COVID-19 topics in infection control, dental staffing, practice management, money matters, and practice transitions. I hope you find these articles helpful. One more casualty of COVID-19 is the Southwest Dental Conference 2020. The DCDS President, Dr. Drew Vanderbrook and SWDC Chairman, Dr. Elizabeth Jaynes share this disappointing news in the update. In closing, my thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the North Texas dental community as each of us personally deal with the pandemic. Hang in there and persevere. Until next time – take care and be well! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN 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 information in material supplied by contributing authors. Copyright 2020. 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 4 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com