contents In This Issue 42 | REAL-WORLD DENTISTRY 22 | CRUSH YOUR FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP! Dr. Derek S. Williams shares some of the lessons he learned during his fi rst years of practice, and some of the most common challenges he sees other new dentists facing. Departments Dr. Anum Ali discusses how to develop communication skills and styles that help young dentists gain respect and authority from patients and practice staff members. 46 | DISABILITY INCOME INSURANCE (WHAT NEW DENTISTS NEED TO KNOW) Jeff Kirshner, a CPA and personal fi nancial specialist, discusses what new dentists need to know about disability income insurance: the fundamentals, the policy design options and the top mistakes he sees young dentists make. Columns 8 | Howard Speaks IF YOU COULD START OVER AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? 6 On Dentaltown.com 11 Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses what he would've done differently if he were starting as a dentist today, with all of the knowledge he's learned over the years. Continuing Education Update 10 | Professional Courtesy SUCCESS STARTS HERE 56 Dr. Thomas Giacobbi, Dentaltown's editorial director, shares some insights and observations he's collected during his 25 years of practicing dentistry. Ad Index 56 Dentally Incorrect BOTTOM LINE DENTALTOWN.COM 2 NEW GRADS 2019 // dentaltown.com Need more Dentaltown? Don't miss the opportunity to have the most clinical and business-savvy information at the touch of your fingertips.http://www.DENTALTOWN.COM http://www.dentaltown.com