Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Less than half of general dentists always use rubber dental dams during root canal therapy, according to a new study. The finding is concerning because dental dam use increases patient safety and improves the chances of a successful treatment. Read Assistant Editor Theresa Pablos' article here.
Since the October 1, 2015, introduction of ICD-10 codes, practices nationwide have asked, "Do I need to use these codes in my practice or can I still use ICD-9 codes?" MacPractice's Tiffany Yanagida offers some answers to this question and others.
When it comes to oral health in the U.S., it is easy to focus on the work that still needs to be done. However, a hefty new ADA Health Policy Institute report details a promising trend for oral health, even amid the sometimes dreary statistics. Read more here.
We also announced the finalists this week for our 2015 Dental Excellence Awards. We want to thank the hundreds of readers who participated in the voting.
We'll continue to provide new daily content and newsletters most days over the next two weeks, so please visit DrBicuspid.com over the holidays. We won't have newsletters on Christmas Day or on New Year's Day, so I want to wish you and yours a safe and peaceful holiday season. I also want to thank you for being a DrBicuspid.com member. We're always mindful that we're here to serve you, our readers. Thank you.
