DE’s Advisory Board member profile: Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD
Jan. 1, 2019
Meet Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD, a New Jersey–based dentist and member of the Dental Economics Editorial Advisory Board.
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Dr. Glazer and family
Name: Howard S. Glazer, DDS, FAGD Practice: Howard S. Glazer, DDS PA Location: Fort Lee, New Jersey Dental school: NYU College of Dentistry Graduation year: 1975 Areas of expertise: Materials, direct resin composites, forensic odontology, patient management Social media: Connect with Dr. Glazer on LinkedIn
Tell us about a product or technology that has recently changed your world.
There are so many to choose from, but let me name a few: OptraSculpt Pad composite contouring instrument (Ivoclar Vivadent); Beautifil Flow Plus X (Shofu Dental); Activa Bioactive materials (Pulpdent); Triodent V3 matrix system (Ultradent Products); Solutionreach patient engagement platform; ScanX digital radiography system (Air Techniques); and VibraJect injection comfort system (GoldenDent).
What’s a piece of advice you wish you knew five years ago?
If you have the opportunity, invest in your location by owning instead of renting, invest in constantly upgrading your practice, and most importantly, invest in yourself by upgrading your skills.
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