Spring 2019 Edition of Dental Dateline Available Online
Dental Dateline
The Spring 2019 edition of Dental Dateline – the newsletter for MLMIC-insured dentists – is now live on our website. The latest edition includes the following:
a cover story about responding to unflattering online reviews;
a case study about factors involved in a damaged lingual nerve;
an article on risks and benefits associated with EHR data storage;
an underwriting update for new dental school graduates; and
a reminder about stronger protections against sexual harassment in NYS workplaces.
The American Dental Association (ADA) has responded to recent media coverage of a study that had raised concerns about the safety of dental floss. Pointing out that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed no restrictions on the use of dental floss, ADA says it finds “no cause for concern based on current evidence.”
Researchers recently measured physician knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and found that doctors lack specific understanding of the issues and barriers patients encounter. Because of these knowledge gaps, physicians may fail to comply with the ADA and contribute to persisting inequities in care.