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 StoriesPrivacyDentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegationsA dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.PrivacyCritical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practiceOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for improving practice productionPodcastsShould your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.Legal IssuesDentist enters plea, avoiding trial