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 IssuesDentist convicted of murder sentencedA dentist convicted of felony murder has been sentenced.Hygiene ToolsDr. Tom Giacobbi says you're polishing wrong and here's whyWellnessWhat to know about the well-being of dental studentsLegal IssuesDentist is charged with incompetence, sued for alleged malpracticeSponsor ContentPodcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients
