Dear DrBicuspid Member,
After surgery, many children use less than half of their prescribed opioid medication, according to a recent study. This finding is particularly worrying because many of these patients live with teenage siblings, who are at an increased risk for misusing leftover prescription drugs. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.
When it comes to events that can completely disrupt the work of your practice, you should hope for the best and plan for the worst. Like buying insurance, the time and effort you invest in recovery planning may seem wasted if disaster doesn't strike -- but with so much at stake, it's better to be safe than sorry, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace, has added dental coverage for adults. The new coverage is an add-on to the state's health insurance plan, and more than 33,000 people have already signed up. Read our coverage here.
In part three of his series on negotiating office leases, Matt LaMaster discusses who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of a dental office building and why many dentists don't pay attention to this part of their lease until they are out thousands of dollars.
We'll have newsletters for you on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
