OFFICE VISIT " Technology is my favorite! " says Nagao, who believes most of the technology he's invested in for the practice-including everything from digital design software to 3D printers-has had a " huge " return on investment. get the chance to see and help patients who have huge dental fears or have sometimes avoided visiting an office for years. The ability to sedate in our office has led to larger cases, and the opportunity for other dentists in my area to refer to us. I would say doing IV sedation has had a larger impact on the growth of my practice than almost any other factor. Tell us about your current practice, its history and the surrounding community. Even during dental school, I was looking for an office to purchase. Early on, I knew I wanted to own my own business. I found an exceptional feefor-service office in Tucson that had been started by Dr. Stephen Sailer. Dr. Sailer was Pankey-trained, so I learned a great deal from him while APRIL 2023 | 44 | DENTALTOWN.COMhttp://www.DENTALTOWN.COM