Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Even the best implant procedure can be a difficult experience for patients if they aren't educated and prepared. Dr. Judd F. Boehme has been there and offers three tips that can help you create a better experience for your patients and increase your practice's implant acceptance rate. Read more here.
In their latest Legal Cases column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler present what happened when a 63-year-old man with many fillings, previous endodontic treatment, and three-unit bridges presented to his dentist with headaches, tight jaw muscles, and teeth grinding. As they document, sometimes practicing to the dentist's ability is the best course of action for all involved. Read more here.
It's only a matter of time before you'll need to use ICD-10 diagnostic codes in your dental practice. In part one of a two-part series, coding experts Dr. Charles Blair and Glenda Hood explain why diagnostic codes are relevant for dentistry. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.
With the games in Rio coming to a close, we're pleased to bring you an exclusive interview with Dr. Richard Knowlton, a volunteer sports dentist who helps U.S. athletes as they prepare for the competition. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's story here.
Dr. Knowlton's story reminds us that the lack of attention to oral healthcare from various sports' development committees is shocking when we know so much about the oral-systemic link.
