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 StoriesAITop 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.PodcastsPodcast: Insights on dental practice transitions in 2026PeriodonticsThis antioxidant drops the risk of gum diseaseDental BusinessDrBicuspid’s top 5 business stories of 2025Vulnerable PopulationsLost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures