John T. Powers[email protected]Dental TherapistsDental therapists' value measured by Pew report participantIn this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.February 24, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesTrial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayedProsecutors want to postpone the trial of a Kentucky dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.PeriodonticsResearchers work to improve mouth graftsPodcastsAn honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistryLegal IssuesTrial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsPeriodonticsGum health, gestational diabetes may be linked