Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have created a prototype topical solution that halts caries development. This development could one day make biopharmaceutical therapies part of oral healthcare inside and outside of the dental office. Read more of this fascinating story here.
Election night in the U.S. saw four cities pass new taxes on soda and sugary beverages, while there were mixed results on tobacco tax measures, even though a proposition backed by the California Dental Association that included e-cigarettes in California's tobacco tax passed overwhelmingly. Read about those results here. Also, four dentists were elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more about them here.
DrBicuspid.com works with the best practice management columnists in dentistry, such as Dr. Roger P. Levin and Jay Geier, to bring you compelling content each week. Our columnists help you grow your practice and inspire you with new ideas. Check out all of our practice management content here. One of these columnists, Curtis Marshall of Dental Intel, reminds all of us that while practice numbers matter, so does the time you spend with your family. Read his column here.
Remember, the nominating process for the 2016 DrBicuspid.com Dental Excellence Awards ends at midnight on November 18. Hundreds of your peers and colleagues have already participated -- now it's your turn. Cast your nominations here.
It seems every year we're asking why there hasn't been more action in Washington, DC, toward comprehensive dental and medical care for those who have served the U.S. There's plenty of lip service and good intentions, but seemingly a lack of action. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, I think we can safely agree that putting resources into improving care for veterans is a worthwhile goal.
