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 StoriesLegal IssuesMore details uncovered in dental director’s deathAdditional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.Legal IssuesDentist accused in shooting responds to lawsuitOrthodonticsThe future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on thisVulnerable PopulationsNavigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilitiesLegal IssuesDental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prison