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 StoriesDenturesThese patients may be more likely to experience denture failurePatients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.Oral-Systemic LinkPatients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral healthLegal IssuesCyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170KDental EducationGeneral dentistry may be on the verge of deathBrainResearchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's disease
