Dr. Steven Krauss[email protected]Dental TherapistsSecond Opinion: Dental therapists needed for oral health equityIn this Second Opinion, Dr. Steven Krauss offers his response to a commentary by dental thought leaders who proposed five strategies for using the Medicaid program to increase oral health equity. Krauss argues that employing dental therapists should also be a solution.July 29, 2021Dental PracticeDental associations' opposition to advanced practice providers is bad for dentists, patientsIn this Second Opinion, Dr. Steven Krauss writes that it's time for dentistry to emulate the medical profession and support the licensure of advanced practice providers to improve access to care, lower costs, increase productivity, and enhance professional and public satisfaction.January 22, 2020Regulatory UpdatesSecond Opinion: ADA supports competition, except in dentistryIn this Second Opinion, Dr. Steven Krauss asks an important question about healthcare insurance, competition, and the ADA's approach to both. Dr. Krauss wonders why competition is important in one area and not in others.April 18, 2016Page 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