The first three articles in this issue are based on presentations that will be given at the CDA Scientific Session in Anaheim, Calif., April 13-16.

Implant Procedures 101
This article discusses an easy-to-follow restorative philosophy using procedures similar to conventional dentistry.
By Curtis E. Jansen, DDS

Observations on Achieving Total Practice Success
A longtime practice management consultant shares some of his insights.
By Randall K. Berning, JD, LLM

Crown Lengthening to Facilitate Restorative Treatment in the Presence of Incomplete Passive Eruption
This reprint from the Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society a technique to enhance the clinical success of a restoration as well as the esthetic result.
By Timothy J. Hempton, DDS, and Finn Esrason, DMD

Customized Abutments to Shape and Transfer Peri-Implant Soft-Tissue Contours
This abutment technique allows for customized results with readily available materials.
By Lambert J. Stumpel, III, DDS; Walter Haechler, MDT; and Edmond Bedrossian, DDS

The Editor/
The Dentist’s Dirty Secret
By Jack F. Conley, DDS