Dear DrBicuspid Member,
Concerned that public funding for dental care in Canada has been decreasing over the last 30 years and that 50% of families in the lower income brackets do not have dental insurance, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) has issued a position statement that calls for making children's oral health a higher priority.
Like Canadian medical care, dental care in Canada falls under provincial or territorial jurisdiction. However, there are significant disparities between regions, and the existing programs tend to focus on treatment rather than preventive care, according to the CPS. Read more.
Meanwhile, are electronic records part of your five-year plan? In our new series, EHR Countdown, healthcare IT expert Mike Uretz will share his expertise on evaluating and selecting electronic health record and related software solutions, structuring and negotiating contracts, and providing vendor management and oversight.
And in imaging news, 3D Imaging & Simulations is making its first foray into the dental market with a compact, affordable computed radiography system designed for dental practitioners who want to dip their toes in the digital imaging waters. The FireCR Dental Reader is compact, can take all sorts of images -- including bitewings -- and sells for less than $10,000. Read more.
