Week in Review: Study supports SDF use; improving collections; rural dentistry

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

Is there a treatment that could arrest caries without traditional drilling and filling? According to a study presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting, there is: silver diamine fluoride (SDF). Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.

Unfortunately, many dentists overestimate their collection rate. Practices often lack efficient, step-by-step systems for preventing and collecting overdues, and doctors don't actually track the numbers. As smart business leaders will tell you, what doesn't get measured doesn't get done, notes Dr. Roger P. Levin in his latest Practice Success tip. Read his column here.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to practice dentistry in a rural community? Dr. Remya Niranjan gave us an inside look at what it's like to be a dentist in a California farming town. Check out Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' multimedia article here.

If you own a family-run dental practice, you know how challenging it can be. In her second column on this topic, practice management consultant Sally McKenzie offers eight tips to keep your practice running smoothly and to keep all your employees positive and productive. Read her column here.

Have a safe and enjoyable long weekend. We'll feature Dr. Levin's column on Monday and then resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, July 5.