Paul S. Casamassimo, DDS, MS[email protected]Dental PracticeSecond Opinion: AAPD offers clarity on pediatric workforce studyIn this Second Opinion, Dr. Paul Casamassimo, policy chief for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, explains the reasoning behind the academy's recent survey on the predicted growth of pediatric dentists in the U.S.July 22, 2019InsuranceSecond Opinion: Gorillas in the dental operatoryThe continued parsing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reveals that many obstacles to the realization of affordable oral healthcare for children in the U.S. remain, according to Dr. Paul Casamassimo, director of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's Oral Health Policy Research Center.March 5, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forwardA state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.Infection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsSmile DesignClinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing caninePublic HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer