Dear DrBicuspid Member,
U.S. researchers have developed a framework for exploiting the oral microbiome for monitoring oral cancer development, progression, and recurrence, according to a new study in PLOS One. Changes in the microbiome may be potential biomarkers of oral cancers or precancers, they noted. Read more here.
Consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, is describing the four methods of valuing dental practices in a three-part series. The series will increase your knowledge of dental practice evaluation and the methods employed for valuing dental practices. Part two covers the net income or the Warren Buffett approach of valuing a dental practice.
No-shows and last-minute cancellations can create serious scheduling and production problems, but there are some techniques to help minimize these occurrences, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin. One is to establish and call attention to the 48-hour rule, which calls for 48 hours' notice to cancel an appointment.
A National Institutes of Health grant will fund a study investigating a critical gap in knowledge of the composition and role of the oral microbiome in postmenopausal women. It will build on existing data from a study conducted from 1997 to 2001 and recall the participants. Read Associate Editor Rob Goszkowski's article here.
While pediatric dentistry correctly receives significant attention at the clinical and policy levels, two stories highlighted in this newsletter remind us that as a significant portion of the population ages, treatment has to evolve. With the recent release of studies focusing on the oral microbiome, new treatment options may emerge. DrBicuspid.com will continue to bring you the latest research and information that will help you continue to provide the best care for your patients.
