Dr. Fred S. Ferguson[email protected]Dental PracticeMedicare dental benefits are inevitable: A responseIn a recent article, Dr. Marc Cooper painted his vision for why Medicare dental benefits are inevitable. In this response, Dr. Fred S. Ferguson continues the conversation, arguing that a value-based system can benefit patients, payers, and dentistry, too.September 14, 2021Dental PracticeSecond Opinion: Why isn't dentistry considered essential?What will it take to get dentistry recognized as essential to U.S. healthcare? Dr. Fred S. Ferguson explores the steps the dental industry can take to boost its value to the larger medical ecosystem in this thought-provoking and multifaceted piece.July 13, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulatory UpdatesFDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplementsHere’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.Imaging & CAD/CAMThis may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum diseaseHygiene ToolsWhat you need to know about the rise of xerostomiaHomeDivorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court dateLegal IssuesDentist gives up license following misconduct claims
