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 convicted of murder sentencedA dentist convicted of felony murder has been sentenced.Hygiene ToolsDr. Tom Giacobbi says you're polishing wrong and here's whyWellnessWhat to know about the well-being of dental studentsLegal IssuesDentist is charged with incompetence, sued for alleged malpracticeSponsor ContentPodcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients