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Kyle is a Phoenix-based journalist, editor, and photographer. He studied journalism at Arizona State University. He is currently an associate editor for Farran Media where he edits and writes for two national medical magazines. He has also worked for The Arizona Republic and has been featured in USA Today. As a photographer, Kyle has captured more than fifty weddings, along with numerous commercial and corporate events, and taken on international assignments in Israel and Malaysia. His charitable efforts go toward writing workshops for children and Arizona animal adoption centers.
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Dr. Todd Wesslen's background in computer science means he's not afraid to adopt new technology: He's a beta tester for practice management software companies, and Wesslen Orthodontics' two California practices are 100% paperless, with team members trained to work with CBCT and in-office 3D printing
After many years in a building that had been a scratch practice in the 1970s, this New Hampshire Townie and her architect husband drew up plans, purchased land and designed a new spot where she works alongside a team of general dentists and specialists.
Dr. Eric To's first Parklane Dental practice in the greater Los Angeles area won the 2014 ADA Dental Office Design of the Year competition for its sleek, efficient design. When he opened a second location in 2019, To opted for something even more attention-getting: He partnered with Sanrio to open the nation's first Hello Kitty-themed dental practice.
Dentists spend most of their working hours inside their own practices, so they usually don't get many opportunities to see what it's like inside another doctor's office. Dentaltown's recurring Office Visit profile offers a chance for Townies to meet their peers, hear their stories and get a sense of how they practice.
This Townie is the team dentist for the Brooklyn Nets NBA basketball team. In our exclusive Q&A, he discusses what he learned during his early years as an associate in two corporate dentistry offices and his tips for general dentists looking to up their aesthetic game.
Cover story for EndoPro magazine.
Cover story for EndoPro magazine.
Cher Hirsch lost her beloved husband three years ago, but she didn't lose her love of life or of the beautiful house they called home for 15 years. The Paradise Valley home is large for one person, but she treasures the memories they made there.
CLOSE Chicago native Stacy Karel was paying extra close attention to the weather last January. She recalls waking up one cold Sunday morning, hearing the reports, and turning to her husband. "The polar vortex is coming on Wednesday," she told him. "Let's get the heck out of here."
Profiles | News
CLOSE Sandra Bleau points out a large set of low windows overlooking her side yard. There's a low, wide wall along one of the many mature trees of her Fountain Hills backyard. "That's where the bobcat was," she said. "He spent all afternoon out there."
Buying a 1958 home that was twice remodeled left Bobbi McMurry with one primary area to improve: the backyard. "This house had tons of character and seemed to have everything else except for a pool," she said. One swimming pool with gorgeous tiling, colorful murals and some unexpected infrastructure work later, and the backyard of the south Scottsdale home is a playful oasis.
This month marks the 20th anniversary of Dentaltown. For most Townies, the idea of their favorite dental website (and maybe their favorite website, period) not existing at some point in time seems nonsensical-some things just seem eternal, prehistoric or at least bedrock.
PHOENIX, Ariz.-Over the span of two dreary days in early December, more than 1,800 patients were treated at the seventh annual Central Arizona Dental Mission of Mercy (AZMOM). On Dec.
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor, Dentaltown Magazine A house on a mountain There is a house perched on the edge of a mountain. It is not easy to get to. In the Dominican Republic, the terrain is beautiful but unforgiving. For Dr. Francis Serio, the house is just another stop along the journey-albeit a special one.
To learn more about how you can help, contact Raymond Damazo at Dr. Ray Damazo drove slowly. The large 4x4 Land Rover pulled the one-ton trailer close behind. The corrugated, treacherous roads sent the vehicle bouncing along the Kenyan countryside. Sixty miles from the nearest town, the trailer continued to rattle violently.
by Kyle Patton, Editorial Assistant, Dentaltown Magazine Drilling in the 6th millennium BC In 2006 , Nature 1, a weekly research journal, reported that dentistry circa 5,500 B .C. was a pain for everybody. In an ancient Pakistani graveyard, researchers digging in the Baluchistan province, uncovered nine rather unique skulls.
Overview In the metal refining industry, where the business is all about precious metals and their worth, trust is everything. There are dozens of metal refining companies that service the dental profession, each one rich in family history. By its nature, metal refining in dentistry can be a tricky path to navigate.
Cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa's celebrity clients range from Hollywood stars to the royal family of Dubai, where he has a second practice. We tour the Upper East Side location of Rosenthal Apa Group in Manhattan, and discover more about how this Townie became a celebrity in his own right.
by Kyle Patton, associate editor, Dentaltown magazine Office Highlights As a dentist, you spend most of your waking hours at your practice, so it's understandable that you might not get many opportunities to see what it's like in another doctor's office.
Long-term implications It isn't rocket science to figure out that happier patients are key to growing a practice. At the heart of any practice is diagnostic dentistry, where from a clinical standpoint, patients are getting the first impression on how your practice operates.
by Kyle Patton, Associate Editor, Orthotown Magazine There was golf, a stroll through the famous Budweiser Brewery, a trip up the egg-shaped elevator of the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch, a tour of one of the best city museums in the country, and even a baseball game at gorgeous Busch Stadium.
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From The Editors For dentists, technology should be more than just the newest CAD/CAM machine or practice management software. It affects every part of your office, but too often it's undervalued or given short shrift while the practice focuses on "other things"-not realizing that those "other things" could be improved with the right technological touches.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, Publisher, Dentaltown Magazine There is (and will always be) an ongoing debate about what constitutes standard of care in our sacred and sovereign profession of dentistry. Amongst dentists in the United States, the debate is rather difficult and it becomes even more so when the discussion turns to global standard of care.
by Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, Publisher, The data provided in the Financial Statements is based on an average from the clients of Naden/Lean, LLC. These reports were provided by Tim Lott who is a partner with Naden/Lean, LLC, a professional services and CPA firm with a specific concentration in the dental industry.
Humor | Dentaltown
Jaw & Order: Special Veneers Unit In the cosmetic dental practice, unpleasant smiles are considered especially heinous. All over the country, the dedicated dentists who treat these ugly mugs are members of an elite squad known as the Special Veneers Unit. These are their cases. GUM-GUM!
Thanksgiving Day Office Games The Wattle Waddle First of all, you have to know what a wattle is. (A wattle is the fleshy growth under a turkey's beak-one of their many caruncles, which are the bulbous protuberances all over the turkey's head and neck. They look like giant warts. Hungry yet?)
A Composite Carol Badly arranged to the stylings of "Sleigh Ride" Just hear those phone lines jingling, ring-ting, tingling too Come on, it's awful loud for a Monday morning with you Yes, there are canceled appointments but new folks are calling "Yoo-hoo?!"
In honor of the Year of the Pig: Resolutions for the newly resolute, a bit of trivia about pigs and a few tips to get your 2019 off on the right foot 1. Don't make unreasonable resolutions! And whatever you do, if you do make a resolution (or worse, a whole list of them, like the overachiever you are), don't tell anyone.
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What is black, the size of a printer, costs $12,000 and kicks out 700,000 pieces of paper a year? An OpScan 8 NCS Pearson optical mark reader.
Kyle Patton | 04/22/10 10:56pmOn Tuesday afternoons, the music pouring from a second-floor classroom in Gammage Auditorium begins with the tuning of the vihuela, a Spanish guitar. After a few seconds, violins and trumpets are raised and a large six-stringed guitarron joins in as the Mariachi ASU club begins to play.
Saguaro, ASU's supercomputer, is housed in the Goldwater Center on the Tempe campus and assists groups from University scientists to NASA in their research.
Kyle Patton | 05/02/10 10:10pmThe Arizona Board of Regents on Saturday asked the presidents of Arizona's universities to develop plans in case Proposition 100 fails on the ballot later this month, which would result in a reduction of $107.1 million from the university system.
ASU officials have three weeks left to announce how they plan to cut the University's salary budget by 2.75 percent, as mandated by the Arizona Board of Regents.
The University Technology Office is bringing a handful of updates to campus, including a new version of Blackboard and an upgrade to Windows 7.
Branded | ASU News
In neat black lettering, typed and standard by all other accounts, Hamid Shojee's business card holds an unusual title: Chief Disruptor. And, among the neat, standard ways of harnessing entrepreneurship in the Valley, he's gone off well-traveled paths to bring innovation ina whole new way.
In 2010, former senior executives from Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and iCrossing, formed Tallwave, a local venture management and business accelerator that helps digital entrepreneurs move beyond concept to early stage growth and a successful go-to-market strategy. As the company continues to gain traction, their resources and ability to help Arizona entrepreneurs have become assets that are hard to find.
Underneath the technical aspects, the advanced hardware, electric work and engineering, David Uhlman's goal is a simple one. "Let's just get together and build something," Uhlman says. "Less talking. More doing." Uhlman is the founder of Maker">http://www.makerbench.com/">Maker Bench, a brand new Tempe business that is opening its doors in hopes of bringing in Valley innovators and entrepreneurs who want to build something, literally.
In 2010, former senior executives from Google, Yahoo, Microsoft and iCrossing, formed Tallwave, a local venture management and business accelerator that helps digital entrepreneurs move beyond concept to early stage growth and a successful go-to-market strategy. As the company continues to gain traction, their resources and ability to help Arizona entrepreneurs have become assets that are hard to find.
Investigative | State Press
The house on 606 Alpha Drive, home to the Sigma Chi fraternity and the location of an alleged 2008 rape, has seen its share of problems.
The lawsuit claims ASU failed to comply with its obligations under Title IX, which holds the University responsible for protecting students from sexual harassment and to take action when harassment occurs.
Derek Quizon and Kyle Patton | 04/05/10 11:23amSex crimes experts say ASU's sexual assault numbers, low in comparison to universities of similar size, could be linked to a lack of resources for alleged victims and a climate that makes reporting difficult for victims. Sexual assault numbers can be an indicator not only of the crime rate in the area, but of a campus' commitment to investigating sexual assault, said Peri Lambert, interim executive director of the Arizona Sexual Assault Network.
Health Coverage | State Press
Construction of a $187 million, 268,000-square-foot biomedical facility in Phoenix could start this month as part of an expansion project that will double the number of medical students in Phoenix.
Kyle Patton | 04/08/10 10:40pmThe Phoenix Biomedical Campus, a collaboration that took six years of planning and the combined efforts of all three state universities, will now move forward without ASU after the University announced this week that it is withdrawing its financial support.
Kyle Patton | 04/29/10 10:23pmOn Thursday, nearly 50 state and University health officials met on the Tempe campus to discuss the effects of H1N1 and how college campuses can be better prepared for a future event of widespread disease.
This year, the number of students using two ASU health insurance plans has increased once again.
Kyle Patton | 10/14/10 2:11amOver the next five years, University researchers will team up with community partners to combat health disparities prevalent in urban American Indian populations. The research project received a $1.9 million grant awarded to the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Institute. The SIRC is located on the Downtown campus and specializes in health disparities research and training.