This year's "Art of Dentistry" photo exhibition first place winner is "Randrops on Window with Screen" by Dr. Roger Mondale of Minnetonka. Eye-catching, intriguing, involving, beautiful - the more you look, the more you see. The more you see, the more you think. The more you think, the more you apply. What could be more emblematic of a Star of the North Meeting than that?  This year's SON gave us windows to look out of, to look in through; windows to bring you as close as this; windows to magnify and reveal. It's a challenging world we've arrived in.  Time to polish your optics and expand your vision. "Star" coverage continues through the issue.

The influenza pandemic of 1918 teaches us important lessons.

Report from the Committee on Ethics, Bylaws and Constitution

Our Health Care Culture: Design or Accident?

Report from the Committee on the New Dentist.

2008 Star of the North Meeting Table Clinic winners.

Studies in Roatan, Honduras

Dr. Patrick M. Lloyd, D.D.S., M.S.; Dean of the School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota congratulations Dr. William Stein on his editorial "Sim City".

Minnesota Dental Association Guest of Honor 2008

Dr. Bob Brandjord names Minnesota Dental Association Guest of Honor for 2008.

Congratulations and "Thanks" to Northwest Dentistry's Managing Editor, Sue Miller for twenty years of service.

Cover Feature:  Photo essay from the Minnesota Dental Association's 2008 Star of the North Annual Meeting.

Report from the Minneapolis District of the Minnesota Dental Association

The "Art of Dentistry" photo exhibition winners include one triple threat, two true confessions, and a heartbeat under the sea.

Report from the Northeastern District of the Minnesota Dental Association

Report from the Northwestern District of the Minnesota Dental Association.

Report from the Saint Paul District of the Minnesota Dental Association

Report from the Southeastern District of the Minnesota Dental Association

Report from the Southern District of the Minnesota Dental Association

Report from the Student District of the Minnesota Dental Association

Set your prow toward dawn

Guest Editorial: Dealing with the death of a patient becomes a very personal journey.

Dr. Odin Langsjoen leaves a legacy and a legend.

Report from the Trustee to the Tenth District of the American Dental Association.