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 Issues$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental careA U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.Practice TrendsDental students may embrace AISmile DesignClinical tip: How to help dental patients with a gag reflexPractice Trends3 real ways AI is transforming the dental industry, and what you should implement nowInfection ControlDr. Tom Giacobbi on recent laws and DUWLs