John T. Powers[email protected]Dental TherapistsDental therapists' value measured by Pew report participantIn this Second Opinion column, Dr. John T. Powers responds to questions about a Pew study that focused on how he integrated a dental therapist into his private practice. As with any report, the Pew study did not include every detail, so Dr. Powers wants to offer some additional information to help answer any questions. He also explains what he sees in his community and why the decision made financial sense.February 24, 2014Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for murdering his motherA dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.FluorideFluoridation protects patients and practicesOrofacial PainOne dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of painPublic HealthDental visits may be indicators of college students' healthLegal IssuesIowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud