Happy Tuesday, everyone! To some, "the lab" is like the Wizard of Oz behind the curtain—patients want to believe you are primarily responsible for work in the dental office. But does admitting you don't do everything yourself foster distrust with your patients? Well, it's complicated. Check out today's lead article for more.

In today's edition:

🔬 Why to never say “the lab” in front of your dental patients 

🔔 In brief: Push for dental hand skills test, ADA executive director resigns, the end of live-patient exams 

🔊 Using the proper ultrasonic technique makes all the difference

🛠️ Cornerstone teeth: The foundation of oral health