North Texas Dentistry Convention Issue 2014 | Page 6

from the publisher Happy New Year to All! As 2014 begins, North Texas Dentistry is once again excited to present the Convention Issue for the Southwest Dental Conference. We look forward to continuing to bring our readers the latest news and information of interest to the North Texas dental community. I hope to see many of you at the Southwest Dental Conference, January 30 - February 1, at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. North Texas Dentistry will be in booth #1125. Please stop by to say hello and tell us about your practice or business. During the coming year we plan to continue expanding our cover features to spotlight both dental industry businesses and leading dental professionals. A cover feature can promote your business, increase referrals to specialty practices, highlight cutting-edge technology and create high quality marketing materials. Let’s discuss the possibilities for your business or dental practice! For this issue’s cover story North Texas Dentistry offers a tribute to Dr. David Hildebrand through the eyes of his son, Dr. Sloan Hildebrand. David Hildebrand’s life philosophy shaped the values and attitudes of his family, the kids he coached, and the dentists he mentored. You don’t want to miss this heartfelt salute to a wonderful man. This Convention Issue is packed full! Fuji Dental Laboratory is spotlighted in a Special Feature. Owner Kip Estep stresses the importance of a good model room in producing quality restorations and a key step to reduce chair-time and remakes. Kip’s dad, Dr. Earl Estep, offers his ‘pearls of wisdom’ on dental practice management. Custom Profiles highlight Heartland Dental, Bank of America Practice Solutions, US Oxygen Supply and National Target Mailing and DentistryPostcard.com. Dentistry North Texas Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios Contributing Writers | Dr. Edward P. Allen, Tina Cauller, Kimberly Clarke, Jennifer Eure Fuentes, Dr. Richard V. Lyschik, Joseph McGregor, Jill Talman, Kathy Duran-Thal Ray Bryant PHOTOGRAPHY Tina Cauller WRITING / DESIGN Enjoy these features and much more! Smiles in the Spotlight features a case by periodontist Dr. Edward P. Allen on the proper treatment of cervical lesions. Don’t miss the Southwest Dental Conference Special Booth Listing (pgs. 4 and 5) for the North Texas Dentistry advertisers who are exhibiting at the conference. Plan to stop by their booths to see the products and services they offer and let them know you appreciate their support of this publication. Keep smiling and I look forward to seeing you at the 2014 Southwest Dental Conference! LuLu Stavinoha, RDH Publisher Remember to “Like” us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NorthTexasDentistry 6 NORTH TEXAS DENTISTRY | www.northtexasdentistry.com Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of editorial material published in No