Richard Kao, DDS, PhD[email protected]PeriodonticsProximity to periodontal care doesn't equate to accessRecently published research that found a majority of U.S. adults live in close proximity to a periodontal practice sounds like good news. But living close to a periodontists' office does not mean patients have access to needed care, writes Dr. Richard Kao, president of the American Academy of Periodontology, in this Second Opinion.January 28, 2019Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prisonA dental manager in California who pleaded guilty to tax evasion was sentenced to prison.InsuranceNegotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growthSmile DesignWhat mouth rinses may do to some restorationsSmile DesignHow a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needsSmile DesignConservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite