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 StoriesImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationE-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.Legal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceOffice Management10 ways to lose a patientPractice TrendsDental duets: Despite what you may have read, dentistry is a smart investmentSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12