Dr. Mark Schlesinger was selected to present a lecture at the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Dr. Schlesinger’s lecture, titled “Erbium Lasers in Periodontal Medicine” highlighted some of the innovative techniques being utilized in modern periodontics. Dr. Schlesinger also fielded questions from attendees. This marks the first time that the AAP has provided Biolase, the world’s leading dental laser manufacturer, with an opportunity to showcase its YSGG Waterlase technology at the Corporate Forum.
“The meeting is an annual event designed to share the latest research and clinical developments with colleagues from all over the world,” said Dr. Schlesinger. “It is a total honor to be able to present at such a prestigious meeting and share my work with other practitioners.”
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- Dr. Mark Schlesinger, AAP Corporate Forum, Miami, 2011
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- Dr. Schlesinger in Lecture Hall
It is important to know that each contract will specify what types of procedures are considered for benefits. Even if a procedure is medically and dentally necessary, it may be excluded from your contract. This does not mean that you do not need the procedure. It simply means that your plan will not consider the procedure for payment. For example, cosmetic procedures and implants are often excluded from a dental plan.
The introduction of dental insurance to the practice of dentistry has allowed the improvement of the dental health of millions to be accomplished over the last 30 years. Many on both sides of the insurance card have benefited and been frustrated at the same time. Much of the controversy has occurred when consumers and dentist alike expected this form of insurance to behave the same as medical insurance had in the past. As we all know even the medical insurers have had to change their programs due to problems with rising costs of the practice of medicine.
Dr. Diamond and Dr. Schlesinger are not just dentists, they are 
This article, published in the NY Times on November 23, 2010, raises important concerns about radiation exposure in dental offices. It focuses on the dangers of 3-D Conebeam imaging.