North Texas Dentistry Volume 7 Issue 4 NTD 2017 ISSUE 4 CONV DE | Page 6

from the publisher
Dentistry
North Texas
Publisher | LuLu Stavinoha
Photographer | Ray Bryant, Bryant Studios
Contributing Writers | Tina Cauller,
Dr. Jodi Danna, Duane Gallup, Dr. Sloan Hildebrand,
Marc Fowler, Dr. Richard Lyschik, Susan Mitchell Jackson,
Dr. Mary Swift, Dr. Charles Wakefield
It is convention time again and North
Texas Dentistry is excited to present
the 2017 Southwest Dental Conference
Convention Issue. Dr. Jodi Danna in her
article, Powering Growth highlights the
exciting things happening at this year’s
conference. I hope you have made your
plans to attend. Please stop by Booth
#331 to say hello and tell us about your
practice or business. It is always fun to
visit with our readers.
Dr. Sloan Hildebrand, a gifted dentist with
a passion to serve others, has been on
“One More Trip” and is this issue’s feature
cover story. Enjoy learning of his quests,
including a dental mission trip to
Nicaragua, an Ironman in the Adirondack
Mountains of Lake Placid and more!
Smiles in the Spotlight presents a full
mouth restorative implant case with an
emphasis on selecting the right team for a
successful outcome. Dr. Sloan Hildebrand,
Dr. Ron Stukalin and the late Mike
Hamouch joined their talents to change
a life.
Four outstanding companies are spot-
lighted in Custom Profiles including Lewis
Health Profession Services, Bank of Amer-
ica Practice Solutions, Tech Air, and Wells
Fargo Practice Finance. Take a look and
see how working with these professionals
could benefit your practice.
A variety of compelling editorial com-
pletes the issue. Practice Marketing
explains how Facebook ads convert
prospects to patients, and TDA News
introduces new board member,
Dr. Mary Swift. Community News out-
lines Dr. Chuck Wakefield’s latest adven-
ture to raise money for multiple myeloma.
Enjoy these articles and more.
Don’t miss the Southwest Dental Confer-
ence Special Booth Listing (pages
4- 5) spotlighting the North Texas
Dentistry advertisers who are exhibiting
at the conference. Plan to stop by their
booths to check out the products and serv-
ices they offer and let them know you ap-
preciate their support of this publication.
Ray Bryant
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tina Cauller
WRITING / DESIGN
Until next time… keep smiling and have a
great day!
LuLu Stavinoha, RDH
Publisher
Special Issue 2018
is coming!
Stop by Booth #331
for more information
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