Paul Tronsgard, DDS[email protected]Practice TrendsNDDA president: MLP experiments have failedDr. Paul Tronsgard, president of the North Dakota Dental Association (NDDA), puts forth his organization's plan to improve dental health for North Dakotans, citing data and the need to collaborate innovatively. He advocates for the defeat of a recently introduced state Senate bill that would allow midlevel providers (MLPs).February 23, 2015Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental center where child died forced to shutter some operationsNorth Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.PediatricsKids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcareOffice ManagementHow dental practice owners can beat higher operating costsInfection ControlHow smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the futureInfection ControlAntibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs