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 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