Week in Review: PRI fluoride story brings strong reaction

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Howard Pollick details some of the misperceptions and errors in a recent Public Radio International (PRI) report on community water fluoridation. Dr. Pollick cites 70 years of scientific research in making his case for community water fluoridation.

Several of the nine categories in the 2015 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards semifinal round are very close in terms of votes, such as Best New/Updated Software/Service, Best New Restorative Material, and Best New Operatory Product. Add yours to the tally. Voting continues until midnight on December 9. Start your voting process here.

How can your hygienist help your practice grow? Practice management consultant Sally McKenzie suggests restructuring the wage structure for these producers and giving them an incentive to help your practice grow.

Dental schools are reporting higher enrollments, including more female applicants, according to a new study by the University of Virginia and the American Dental Education Association in the Journal of Dental Education. Increased enrollment is attributed to new schools and expanding class sizes at existing schools. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.

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