Peter Blanchard, DDS, MBA[email protected]RestorationsTo fill or not to fill: That is the questionAn article in the November 28 New York Times suggested that the advent of advanced diagnostic tools is prompting dental practitioners to "drill and fill" more than they need to and driving up patient costs as a result. But the real question is how to improve oral care in the absence of consistent guidelines for managing caries, according to Dr. Peter Blanchard, director of evidence-based practice at DentaQuest.November 29, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesCouple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartmentA couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesPodcastsPodcast: The future of dental licensure and compactsLegal IssuesIngested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuitSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
