Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Demand for cosmetic dentistry services in the U.S. has declined 13% in the past five years, primarily due to the ongoing recession and its impact on patients' spending behavior, according to a recent survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD).
Even so, the AACD says the news isn't all bad. Click here to read which cosmetic procedures are still faring well, plus some other interesting trends, in this latest Cosmetics Community feature.
In Imaging & CAD/CAM Community news, iPad aficionados were atwitter last week with the release of the newest version of this popular tablet device. Many medical professionals may be drawn to it as well, especially those interested in viewing diagnostic and other images in much higher resolution than previously possible on the iPad. Read more.
Meanwhile, over in the Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Community, early-stage cancers of the tongue are typically treated surgically, with a 1-cm margin taken in all planes around a macroscopic or palpable lesion. But a new study has found that wider margins may reduce recurrence rates and improve patients' overall quality of life.
Finally, we've all been in relationships -- personal and professional -- that from time to time hit a rough patch. Have you been putting off confronting a co-worker or member of your team over an issue that's difficult to discuss? In his latest Beyond Practice Management column, Dr. Don Deems provides a step-by-step approach to opening a dialogue that could help.
