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 StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of assaulting minor indictedAn El Paso, TX, dentist has been indicted on 11 counts of sex crimes involving a minor.EndodonticsThese factors may be linked to post-treatment apical periodontitisTeam ManagementTurning dental team disagreements into productive growthPractice SalesHow to choose a qualified dental practice valuatorSponsor ContentPodcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients