contents In This Issue 5 Meet the Team 6 Editorial with Mike Gow 10 Continuing Education Update 12 Periodontics with Dr. Hatem Algraffee 15 BACD News 30 8 | Howard Speaks ARE YOU SHARK TANK-WORTHY? What makes you passionate about dentistry? Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown magazine, shares how just like on the hit show Shark Tank, your passion can separate you from the pack. 18 | Show Your Work ALL IN A DAY'S WORK 32 | CONTEMPORARY ENDODONTICS Dr. Ara Nazarian shares a case he finished in one day where a patient wanted fixed restorations supported by dental implants. Dr. Daniel J. Boehne discusses how CBCT helps endodontists understand the morphology of individual teeth-and how using conservative root shapes can lead to predictable results as long as clinicians are willing to properly embrace technology. 43 | SHIFTING TIDES Emma McGlashan on her evolving work/life balance. The Icing on the cake 46 | TIME OUT 37 Kevin Rose on a joint initiative that will help you develop and grow your dental practice. BACD Meetings 52 Lifestyle 58 Students 48 | THROUGH THE KEYHOLE This month DentaltownUK talks to Dr. Marcello Romei, owner of Bright Smile Dental Clinic in Uruguay. 61 Work/Life Balance BOTTOM LINE 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. dentaltownuk.com \\ WINTER 2017 3http://www.DENTALTOWN.COM http://www.dentaltownuk.com