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 IssuesBoard charges Iowa dentist with negligenceA Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.Alternative Pain TherapiesCBD may help this chronic oral pain conditionSmile DesignThe 10 features orthodontists rarely talk aboutPrivacyDentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices updateImplantsRoot canal vs. implant: Which comes out on top?