Dear DrBicuspid Member,
The Georgia Board of Dentistry has decided to reconsider a proposal that would have changed the level of supervision for hygienists in certain settings. In a meeting January 7, the board heard testimony from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and state and local groups, many arguing that the change would limit access to care for some of the state's most vulnerable populations. Read more in this latest Hygiene Community feature.
In other news, researchers and academics gathered in San Francisco last week to discuss the current status of the caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) movement and address roadblocks that remain in getting clinicians to adopt CAMBRA into daily practice. Topping the list, they say, is reimbursement. Read more.
Over in the Imaging & CAD/CAM Community, new research lends further support to the need for dental practitioners to use their expertise and clinical judgment "every step of the way" when considering cone-beam CT for pre- and postimplant assessments. Read more.
Finally, don't miss out on your last chance to vote in the second annual DrBicuspid Dental Excellence Awards. Voting for the finalists ends at midnight January 14. Click here to cast your vote today!
