Dental groups speak out in DC; the pros and cons of silver diamine fluoride

Leaders of the ADA, Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Hygienists' Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry were in Washington, DC, again last week to emphasize U.S. oral healthcare needs.

In testimony before an Institute of Medicine (IOM) committee charged with investigating the U.S. oral healthcare system, they reiterated their concerns about the need for the IOM to give dental professionals a higher profile in government programs and take more action on access-to-care issues. Read more.

In clinical news, silver diamine fluoride is seen by some dental professionals as the most effective caries-arresting agent around. So why don't more dentists use it, and why hasn't the FDA granted it marketing clearance? Read more in the latest addition to the Restoratives Community.

And with many dental CAD/CAM providers reporting strong revenue increases in recent months, it begs the question: What is driving growth in this market? Find out more by clicking here or visiting the Imaging & CAD/CAM Community.

In her latest Dental Diaries entry, Dr. Sheri Doniger pays tribute to her team's role in boosting office morale and keeping her practice running smoothly.

Finally, learn about the latest states that have passed laws prohibiting insurance companies from limiting fees for dental procedures they don't cover. Read more.

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