Dr. Fred S. Ferguson[email protected]Dental PracticeMedicare dental benefits are inevitable: A responseIn a recent article, Dr. Marc Cooper painted his vision for why Medicare dental benefits are inevitable. In this response, Dr. Fred S. Ferguson continues the conversation, arguing that a value-based system can benefit patients, payers, and dentistry, too.September 14, 2021Dental PracticeSecond Opinion: Why isn't dentistry considered essential?What will it take to get dentistry recognized as essential to U.S. healthcare? Dr. Fred S. Ferguson explores the steps the dental industry can take to boost its value to the larger medical ecosystem in this thought-provoking and multifaceted piece.July 13, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesInfection ControlWith government cuts, unveiling dentistry's future of infection control and preventionFollowing the elimination of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Division of Oral Health, a trusted voice is stepping up to help dentistry stay safe and secure.Regulatory UpdatesDentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia aloneOral BacteriaHerbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinsePractice SalesFinding the right representation for your practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET