Peter Blanchard, DDS, MBA[email protected]RestorationsTo fill or not to fill: That is the questionAn article in the November 28 New York Times suggested that the advent of advanced diagnostic tools is prompting dental practitioners to "drill and fill" more than they need to and driving up patient costs as a result. But the real question is how to improve oral care in the absence of consistent guidelines for managing caries, according to Dr. Peter Blanchard, director of evidence-based practice at DentaQuest.November 29, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.Office ManagementHow to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slowsDental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalizationDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergencies