Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA[email protected]HomeWe are people first, then dentistsLet's bring some civility back to our professional interactions.March 13, 2011HomeDentists should invest in dentistry's future todayThe economic downturn has proved it is time for dentists to invest in learning modern dentistry.February 10, 2011HomeFighting the wrong fightThe dental community needs to look beyond amalgam when it comes to our patients' health.December 19, 2010Dental EducationPediatric patients need extra TLCIt may seem like a simple restoration, but with children there are many factors at play.November 21, 2010Dental EducationAmalgam vs. composites: Enough is enoughWhen it comes to long-term restorations, it is time to move forward.November 2, 2010Dental EducationKeep dentistry out of the barbershopDentists need to be more nimble when it comes to adapting to change.October 7, 2010Dental EducationAre teeth really necessary?If teeth are disposable, our profession might be disposable too.August 2, 2010InsuranceWhat are lawmakers thinking?As of July 1, the state of Massachusetts no longer offers many adult dental benefits through its MassHealth program.July 12, 2010Dental EducationTwo missed diagnoses, two tough outcomesAs dentists we need to examine our patients, not just their teeth.June 16, 2010Dental TherapistsDental therapists are not the solutionAssistants should have expanded duties, and hygienists should be able to administer local anesthesia for scalings. But allowing dental therapists to drill and extract teeth is not right.April 18, 2010Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesLaw change sought following dental patient deathThe parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termInvisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonPatient CommunicationAI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experienceOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTalking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
