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 StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse
