The chemical mix of acids in sugar-free soft drinks and sports drinks can cause as much dental erosion as sugared sodas, according to researchers in Australia. Consumers should be made aware of this problem, they noted. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.
Reports suggest that 3 in 5 dentists will eventually be victims of embezzlement, potentially costing dentistry more than half a billion dollars this year. David Harris, CEO of dental embezzlement examination firm Prosperident, busts eight myths about embezzlement that you should be aware of to help your practice avoid some pitfalls.
Should you repair or replace that restoration? The findings of a new study may help you answer that question. Researchers found that replaced restorations had a lower overall failure rate, but repaired restorations that failed needed less-severe treatment. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.
Dr. Tom Cockerell Jr. of Dental Symphony writes about ways in which you and your staff can think about the software used in your practice. In this column, he focuses on what would be included in the next generation of sophisticated software.
As Eric Reynolds, PhD, told our Donna Domino, "If the U.S. is experiencing the same high prevalence of [dental] erosion as we see in Australia, then the public should be made aware of this problem." Reynolds was talking about his study that found "sugar-free" drinks were often as bad for your patients' teeth as soda. It's another issue experts such as Reynolds suggest you address with your patients.
