Study compares digital x-rays and film; Climo on no broker fees; CDC reports on preventive care

Dear DrBicuspid Member,

Digital radiography may be chipping away at the market share of film, but the latter still has its advantages. Saudi researchers compared conventional film with direct and semidirect digital radiography systems to find out which one produced the best images. They found a clear winner. Read Associate Editor Rob Goszkowski's article here.

In his latest column, consultant Thomas Climo, PhD, discusses the idea recently presented to him of a 2% success fee for the sale of a dental practice, resulting in no broker fees for the seller. He writes that this 2% finder's fee is substantially below the commission rates being charged by brokers at present. Read his thoughts here.

Millions of infants, children, and adolescents in the U.S. are not getting preventive dental services, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although preventive dental care is effective, the percentage of children using dental care is low. Read more here.

Radiation therapy alone is as effective as radiation therapy with chemotherapy in decreasing swallowing complications experienced by advanced esophageal cancer patients, thus allowing patients to forgo chemotherapy, according to research presented at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting. Read more here.

If you are attending the American Academy of Periodontology 100th annual meeting in San Francisco, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the conference.

Our associate editor, Rob Goszkowski, is departing DrBicuspid.com. You've read Rob's excellent articles and conference coverage, and he's been invaluable as we navigate the always changing social media landscape. His is a strong, professional voice, and we wish him nothing but continued success.