Dr. Fred S. Ferguson

Dental Practice
Medicare dental benefits are inevitable: A response
In 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, 2021
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Second 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, 2021
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