Dear DrBicuspid Member,
More than 4,400 dental patients jammed the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena April 27-May 3, waiting in line for hours -- some even overnight -- for free oral care. While the 250 dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants who volunteered their services for the clinic were thrilled to help, they also said the needs of those who showed up were overwhelming. Is this a sign of things to come for other states that have reduced or eliminated adult dental benefits? Read more.
In other news, a Michigan company is gearing up to introduce the first FDA-cleared disposable handpiece to the U.S. market this summer. Will the growing emphasis on "green" impact the adoption of a disposable product made almost entirely of plastic? Or will convenience and infection control outweigh environmental concerns? Read more.
And in her latest Sheri Suggests product review, Dr. Sheri Doniger turns her attention to a simple and convenient device designed to enhance interproximal cleaning and improve patient compliance.
