Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Advances in 3D imaging, instruments, materials, and growth factors in bone-grafting material have changed the way dentists decide between doing root canals or implants, according to a presentation by Dr. Mohamed Fayad at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.
We are pleased to present a new, regular column from two lawyers who spend every day defending dentists in litigation and before the licensing board. In their first column, the authors examine the case of a 23-year-old woman who presented to the defendant general dentist with complaints of pain and swelling at tooth No. 17 on and off for several months. On clinical and radiographic examination, it was determined that the tooth was partially impacted.
You do everything you can to provide the highest-quality dentistry, best customer service, and most fantastic patient experience ever. You answer everyone's questions, are empathetic, and even work through lunch to squeeze in that emergency. And then one day, you get a link to a bad review. Don't panic, the Madow Brothers offer practical advice to deal with this scenario.
Dental professionals need to learn about the latest developments in biofilms research to stay relevant and offer the best care possible, according to another presentation at CDA Presents 2015. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.
We're off for the U.S. Labor Day weekend and will resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday. Have a good weekend.
