Waiting for a Calm That Will Not Come.

The question of who should place implants is generating a great deal of controversy.

The science and practice of dentistry are evolving at a record pace, and it has become extraordinarily difficult to keep up with all of the changes.

My barber was a prisoner in Germany during World War II. Known simply as EB, he still cuts hair six days a week — as he has since being discharged from the Army in 1946.

Opioids have become a national health problem. In 2014, more Americans died from drug overdoses than any year on record — in fact, more died from overdoses than from motor vehicle accidents.

Options for Navigating Practice Changes

Few would argue against the notion that so-called corporate dentistry will play an increasingly prominent role in care delivery.

Despite the growth of corporate dentistry, the large majority of U.S. dentists are solo practitioners or engaged in small group practice.

As dentists have gained confidence with the long-term success of implants, the use of these devices has increased.

One positive influence on clinical practice is the pace of technological advances, and a great example is the increasing use of "distance learning."