Fred GebhartRegulatory UpdatesWeeding through the worries on bisphenol ALots of composites and sealants contain bisphenol A (BPA). And recent news reports have warned that this chemical might cause cancer. Here's how to answer patients' questions about their safety.June 29, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part II -- Prepare, preach, positionThere are three steps to reliable, high-quality panoramic x-rays: patient preparation, patient instruction, and patient positioning. In the second article of our two-part series on panoramic x-rays, we'll guide you through these human aspects of the powerful technology.June 4, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part I -- What to buyIf you don't have a digital panoramic x-ray scanner, you may be hurting your patients and depriving your pocketbook. But which one should you buy? In this article -- the first of a two-part series -- we'll guide you through the marketplace.May 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesPatient CommunicationBan kids from parents’ dental visits? Dentists chime inDentists share their thoughts after kids were banned for misbehaving during their mother's teeth cleaning.PodcastsWhat dental practices are doing right and wrong with collectionsOffice ManagementGaining a wingman in the dental practicePeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to migrainesPeriodonticsPatients may be depressed, but it may be great for their gums