Steven Pollock[email protected]Federally Qualified Health CenterWhy dental benefits matter on agenda at national health plans conferenceExecutives from DentaQuest recently spoke at a national health plans conference on how medical insurers can be innovators by including dental services. In this Second Opinion, they write that oral health professionals have long understood the connection between oral and overall health, and that consumers see value in having dental benefits.June 22, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forwardA state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.Infection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsSmile DesignClinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing caninePublic HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer