Dear DrBicuspid Member,
A windchill of -30° F has caused delays in public transit and air travel, but it didn't stop a full schedule of patients from showing up as scheduled at Dr. Doniger's office near Chicago. In her latest column, she looks at the challenges and opportunities of this arctic winter. How is your practice dealing with this winter, whether it's cold, snow, or possible drought?
A large recent study has found that, based on certain risk factors, many patients may not benefit from a second annual cleaning while others may benefit from more than two cleanings. One of the driving forces behind this new approach is Dr. Ken Kornman, PhD, who talked with DrBicuspid.com about personalized dentistry and its impact on your practice. Read more here.
Maine may become the next state to approve midlevel dental providers after the state Senate approved a bill to license dental hygiene therapists who could perform routine oral health procedures. Read Features Editor Donna Domino's article here.
In February 1954, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower supposedly underwent treatment on a crown on tooth No. 9. But did he really? And if so, why did the performing dentist's wife have no recollection of her husband treating the president? Read more about this mysterious footnote in American history and dentistry's role in it here.
What role will risk-based or personalized dentistry play in your practice? How do you feel about the idea that insurance companies may be changing how they reimburse? And how do you make this an opportunity for your patients and your practice? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our Forums.
