The social six redux: is that really all there is?

There is a growing schism within our profession that suffers at its core from several perpetual controversies, including those of early and expansive treatment, esthetics and ethics, evidence and expertise, and an emphasis on economics. Unfortunately, it is the public that must pay, in a number of ways, commensurate to the level of debased dialogue and double Dutch. Reliance upon testimonials, direct-to-consumer advertising, proprietary publications and large group awareness training methods are replacing the rules of evidence and the scientific method. If we no longer ask questions, then soon, any old treatment will do.