Fred GebhartRegulatory UpdatesWeeding through the worries on bisphenol ALots of composites and sealants contain bisphenol A (BPA). And recent news reports have warned that this chemical might cause cancer. Here's how to answer patients' questions about their safety.June 29, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part II -- Prepare, preach, positionThere are three steps to reliable, high-quality panoramic x-rays: patient preparation, patient instruction, and patient positioning. In the second article of our two-part series on panoramic x-rays, we'll guide you through these human aspects of the powerful technology.June 4, 2008X-RayPerfect panoramics: Part I -- What to buyIf you don't have a digital panoramic x-ray scanner, you may be hurting your patients and depriving your pocketbook. But which one should you buy? In this article -- the first of a two-part series -- we'll guide you through the marketplace.May 29, 2008Page 1 of 1Top StoriesOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryIt may be time to have tough conversations with dental patientsClinicians need to keep it real when they are discussing the potential success and failure of dental procedures with patients.Team ManagementA Colo. GOP chair boycotts dental practice for employing trans workerPeriodonticsGender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomesPodcastsPodcast: Simple tips for recruiting new dental team membersSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?