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Dentist News Jan 2008

Fairborn Dentist Pleads Guilty To Cocaine Possession
A Fairborn dentist pleaded guilty to cocaine possession during a hearing in Greene County on Friday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:47:45 GMT)

Fairborn dentist pleads guilty to drug charge
A Fairborn dentist pleaded guilty Friday to possession of cocaine during a hearing in Greene County Common Pleas Court. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:13:59 GMT)

7m deprived of access to an NHS dentist
As many as seven million people in Britain have no access to an NHS dentist, a damning new report is expected to reveal next week. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:19:30 GMT)

Dentist operating illegally wanted to fill a need to work
A 78-year-old dentist will serve two years on probation for treating patients without a license. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:14:18 GMT)

Sikeston police arrest area dentist and vet
SIKESTON, Mo -- Sikeston police arrested a local dentist and a veterinarian in connection with drug charges Friday after both doctors turned themselves in. Ted Lewis, 51, and Stephen Curry, 30, both... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:14:19 GMT)

Dentist designs chewable jewelry for moms of tots
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. -- Dentist Helen Bloom Smith was at her own baby shower when her twin nephews started using her glass beaded bracelet and necklace as teething toys. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:06:18 GMT)

Dentist says she lost county job to clout
A dentist who spent nearly 20 years working in the Cook County health system says she was laid off so a less-experienced, politically connected dentist could remain on the county payroll. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:03:43 GMT)

Latest visit to dentist is downright flabbergasting
They held my hand at the dentist's office last week, and I wasn't even in pain. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:21:28 GMT)

Longtime dentist valued volunteerism
SARASOTA -- Dr. Kenneth Cooper's love of dentistry and helping others led him to the Senior Friendship Centers in retirement so he could help low-income residents be fitted with dentures. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:04:51 GMT)

Fugitive Dentist Sentenced in Rape Case
Minutes before he was sentenced yesterday for raping a 15-year-old patient he had drugged with laughing gas, former Bethesda dentist David E. Fuster, who lived as a fugitive in Mexico for four years, told a packed courtroom that he was guilty not of rape but of bad judgment. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 05:05:12 GMT)

Fugitive Dentist Sentenced in Rape Case
Minutes before he was sentenced yesterday for raping a 15-year-old patient he had drugged with laughing gas, former Bethesda dentist David E. Fuster, who lived as a fugitive in Mexico for four years, told a packed courtroom that he was guilty not of rape but of bad judgment. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:52:39 GMT)

A Life Story: Lakewood dentist Chuck Hippler had a captive audience
Avon Lake -- Chuck Hippler's patients rarely interrupted his stories about bagging wild game or traveling to exotic lands with his family. The Lakewood dentist, who died of complications of cancer Dec. 7 at age 72, always had a captive audience in his chair. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:40:47 GMT)

Business awards
Dr. Cheryl A. Pearson, a Lexington dentist, has been recognized as an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. She is one of 417 dentists who hold this membership. Pearson maintains a dental practice at 3285 Blazer Parkway, No. 200. For the second consecutive year, Sea Ray of Lexington, located in Nicholasville, has been named a Top 100 Dealer by Boating Industry magazine. ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:54:51 GMT)

Travis Dental Nightmare
TRAVIS singer FRAN HEALY refused to visit the dentist for 18 years - because a simple childhood check-up left him with a permanent scar. The 34-year- (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:01:32 GMT)

Sikeston Dentist, Vet Face Drug Charges
A dentist and a veterinarian in the southeast Missouri town of Sikeston are accused of distributing illegal drugs. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:51:50 GMT)

Dentist, Veterinarian Face Drug Charges
A dentist and a veterinarian in Sikeston are accused of distributing illegal drugs. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:54:46 GMT)

For Too Many Md. Children, Too Few Trips to the Dentist
On a recent day at the busy Walnut Street Dental Clinic in Hagerstown, Md., Ilaya Rajagopal treated an 18-month-old who had six cavities and lectured the child's mother, in his gentle way, about the damage caused by putting a baby to bed with a bottle. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:32:23 GMT)

New: Retired dentist found dead after crash
A retired Naperville dentist was killed today in a single-vehicle crash on Bailey Road near Washington Street. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:37:16 GMT)

Man accused of killing dentist to return to queens
The man accused of killing a Forest Hills dentist right in front of his 4-year-old daughter will be extradited from a Georgia jail this week, the DeKalb County district attorney's office said. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:41:16 GMT)

Retired dentist found dead after car crash
A retired Naperville dentist was killed Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Bailey Road near Washington Street in Naperville. The crash occurred shortly before 6 a.m. when a car westbound on Bailey left the roadway and collided with a utility pole, police said in a release. The driver was identified as Ben C. Turski, 88, of the 1100 block of East Bailey Road. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:07:17 GMT)

Vet, Dentist Face Drug Charges
Two drug investigations in Sikeston end with two medical professionals in trouble.  One a veterinarian, the other a dentist. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:39:36 GMT)

Dentist gets probation
MALONE -- A North Bangor dentist who admitted he entered a home in which he didn't belong and held a weapon was sentenced Monday to probation and community service. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:27:22 GMT)

Probation given in accident that killed dentist
GRAND RAPIDS -- For Cindy Baldridge, forgiving the man whose driving killed her husband was as much for her and the couple's children as it was for the perpetrator. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:02:05 GMT)

Millions cannot find NHS dentist
Millions of adults have not seen an NHS dentist for almost two years because they cannot find a practice that will accept them, according to research. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:22:24 GMT)

Dentist pleads guilty to running body-parts ring
A former dentist has agreed to plead guilty to charges he ran a body-parts ring that desecrated corpses and sold body parts for transplants. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:38:46 GMT)

'I've no idea when I'll get a dentist'
Patients are struggling to get access to an NHS dentist. One patient speaks about his fight for treatment. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:07:02 GMT)

Brooklyn: Guilty Plea in Body Parts Case
A former dentist will plead guilty next Tuesday to charges that he orchestrated a plot to plunder corpses and sell the body parts for transplants, his lawyer, Mario Gallucci, said on Tuesday. The case broke two years ago with accusations that the dentist, Dr. Michael Mastromarino, 44, of Brooklyn, was making millions by carving up corpses at a Brooklyn funeral home and selling the parts. Among ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:26:48 GMT)

Dentist shortage hits 'millions'
One in six people are failing to get access to an NHS dentist, a poll suggests. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:07:36 GMT)

Brentwood Dentist, Wife Found Dead, Hooked To IVs At Home
The medical examiner will be performing autopsies to try to determine how a Brentwood dentist and his wife died. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 06:40:55 GMT)

Seven million patients can't find a dentist on the NHS for two years
More than seven million patients have been unable to see an NHS dentist for almost two years. Most of those denied access have paid for private care instead, says Citizens Advice. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:02:15 GMT)

Seven million patients can't find a dentist on the NHS for two years
More than seven million patients have been unable to see an NHS dentist for almost two years. Most of those denied access have paid for private care instead, says Citizens Advice. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:02:23 GMT)

Florence dentist arrested in tax evasion case
A Florence dentist was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with an income tax evasion case, according to a S.C. Department of Revenue press release. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:29:02 GMT)

Florence dentist arrested in tax evasion case
A Florence dentist was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with an income tax evasion case, according to a S.C. Department of Revenue press release. Charles Robert Conner Jr., 59, of 800 St. James Lane, is charged with three counts of attempt to defeat or evade tax, Florence County Detention Center booking reports show. He was released nine minutes after he was booked, but bond information ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:29:56 GMT)

Surveillance Video Shows Dentist Office Vandal
KALAMAZOO (Newsnchannel 3) - Police in Kalamazoo are hoping that some surveillance video will help them find whoever's been smashing windows at a local dentist's office. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:31:32 GMT)

4 Women Claim Dentist Assaulted Them
A local dentist was accused of assaulting his patients after using anesthesia to numb the women, police said. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:37:00 GMT)

4 Women Claim Dentist Assaulted Them
A local dentist is accused of assaulting his patients after using anesthesia to numb the women, police say. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:55:45 GMT)

Dentist faces two tax charges
Beaufort dentist Dr. Kyle Farnsworth, 34, has been charged with two counts of failing to file state income tax returns in 2004 and 2005, according to the South Carolina Department of Revenue. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:26:05 GMT)

Dentist-slay susp arraigned today
After months of fighting extradition, the suspect in the playground murder of a Queens dentist will be arraigned in Queens Supreme Court Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:43:11 GMT)

Dentist admits selling Alistair Cooke's remains
A former dentist has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder hundreds of corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer has said. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:03:49 GMT)

Suspect In Queens Dentist's Murder To Face Judge
It was a heartless crime that shocked a quiet Queens neighborhood - a dentist gunned down in front of his young daughter. Now the man accused of murdering the beloved father will go before a judge. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:02:38 GMT)

Plymouth's only dentist loses his license due to drug abuse
PLYMOUTH -- The village's only dentist's office is apparently closed. Dr. Jeffery B. Stoller's license to practice was indefinitely suspended, effective Jan. 9, according to the Ohio State Dental Board. He operated his practice at 4 E. Main St. on the village square. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:24:01 GMT)

Pittsburgh Dentist Accused Of Assaulting Sedated Patients
An area dentist is accused of assaulting patients turns himself into police. See what his attorney has to say about the charges. ADVANCE VIDEOS: Boyda Surrenders To Police | Attorney Talks About Charges - What Is Advance Video? IMAGES: Photos Of Dentist's Office, Suspect (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:10:30 GMT)

Threats made during murder trial of dentist
A suspect in the killing of a Queens dentist, extradited from Georgia to face a second-degree murder charge, faced a packed courtroom and the anger of the dentist's family as he appeared in court Thursday morning. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:45:10 GMT)

Accused hitman of Queens dentist pleads not guilty
Bedlam erupted in a Queens courtroom Thursday when furious relatives of a Queens dentist screamed "Hang him!" and "Beat him to death!" when the accused hitman was led in. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:40:29 GMT)

Man accused of killing dentist to return to queens
The man accused of killing a Forest Hills dentist right in front of his 4-year-old daughter will be extradited from a Georgia jail this week, the DeKalb County district attorney's office said. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:27:16 GMT)

Suspected KIller of Queens Dentist in Court
The man accused of gunning down a Queens dentist in front of his daughter faced a judge on Thursday. And as Fox 5's Mike Sheehan tells us in his video report, there might be more people involved. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:52:49 GMT)

Suspect in dentist murder arraigned
There are new developments in the murder of a dentist gunned down in front of his young daughter. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:20:41 GMT)

DENTIST-SLAY SUSPECT, WIDOW IN GABFEST
The Russian immigrant accused of gunning down a Forest Hills orthodontist traded 65 phone calls with the victim's estranged wife, prosecutors said yesterday. The brother of slain dentist Daniel Malakov and others shouted in Russian at suspect... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:24:09 GMT)

Dentist Fights Government Take-over of Land
A dentist in Arnold, Missouri is fighting city hall, and he's doing it before the state's Supreme Court. Arnold city leaders are trying to use eminent domain to take his land for a retail development. But the dentist refuses to sell. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:34:07 GMT)

William 'Doc' Hunter, 70; gifted jazz pianist was dentist by trade
When he wasn't touring the United States and Europe as an accomplished jazz pianist, William “Doc” Hunter was giving people another reason to smile. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:10:22 GMT)

Spending slows as recession fears grow
Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:57:26 GMT)

TV Q&A: Went to dentist, 'Woke up Pregnant'
David Inman answers your TV and movie questions. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:14:38 GMT)

Former dentist gets 6 months
A retired Bartlesville dentist will spend six months in prison for possession and distribution of prescription drugs. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:14:58 GMT)

Supreme Court considers eminent domain in smaller cities
A dentist asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to prevent a St. Louis suburb from taking his property - a request that could affect property owners in hundreds of cities around the state. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:10:59 GMT)

Orthodontists and Invisalign Take a Bite Out of Your Bank Account
The cost is nothing to smile about. My teeth mean a lot to me. I've been blessed with strong, mostly white, mostly straight teeth. I've always had a small gap in between my two front teeth, but it never really bothered me. I have only one small filling. Going to the dentist is not a traumatizing experience for me emotionally, however, it has come to be financially traumatizing.My... (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:45:17 GMT)

Enforced flu shots not the only way to keep the flu at bay, local dentist says
KEARNY — The week before the state Public Health Council mandated a number of vaccinations for preschoolers, daycare toddlers and middle school students, parents went to Trenton try to stop the requirement. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:10:34 GMT)

State investigates 'items' found in home after death of forensic dentist
The Executive Office of Public Safety is investigating why a former state medical examiner who died Thursday had items belonging to the medical examiner's office in his home, a spokesman said. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 21:41:26 GMT)

King's philosophy echoes in student's essay
David Perez was only 9 years old at the time, but he remembers leaving the dentist's office with a greater ache than the one in his tooth. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:58:20 GMT)

King's philosophy echoes in student's essay
David Perez was only 9 years old at the time, but he remembers leaving the dentist's office with a greater ache than the one in his tooth. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:14:09 GMT)

Serving a full set of patients, and more
Crystal Clements grabbed hold of her grandmother's hand as the dentist started the drill. "Ow! That hurts!" Crystal cried. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:16:54 GMT)

Former dentist gets 6 months
A retired Bartlesville dentist will spend six months in prison for possession and distribution of prescription drugs. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:46:36 GMT)

Want to Know What HSA has up its Sleeve?
Ever had your conscience nagging at you? "Go to the dentist?", "Get your blood pressure checked?" Well, "Hey, jus' say!" (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:47:00 GMT)

Patriots finally take time to enjoy victory
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – For once, the New England Patriots didn’t act as if they’d just arrived at the dentist’s office. Tom Brady smiled. Bill Belichick even managed to talk in complete sentences. Some might have accused him of being downright engaging. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:09:48 GMT)

Could Your Dentist Be Drilling for Dollars?
False dental claims drive up consumer premiums, max out benefits. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:11:05 GMT)

Consumers retrench as economy weakens
Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:05:32 GMT)

Not Enough Kids Are Seeing The Dentist
The American Dental Association says only three out of five kids have seen a dentist by the time they reach kindergarten. But kids should see a dentist much earlier than that. READ: Protecting Kids' Teeth VIDEO: Not Enough Kids Are Seeing The Dentist (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:29:03 GMT)

Consumers Retrench As Economy Weakens
Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. Patients who used to get their teeth whitened all the time "now want to think about it a bit," she said.... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:36:02 GMT)

Consumers retrench as economy weakens
Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. Patients who used to get their teeth whitened all the time "now want to think about it a bit," she said. Braces? "People were getting them for the kids, for themselves, but now they're waiting," she added. And when people get cavities, they have their ... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:15:21 GMT)

Consumers Retrench As Economy Weakens
Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. Patients who used to get their teeth whitened all the time "now want to think about it a bit," she said.... (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:10:11 GMT)

Dentist To Serve 6 Months In Prison
A retired Bartlesville dentist charged with peddling prescription drugs from his home is sentenced to six months in prison. The dentist, 74-year-old John Riddlebarger, was sentenced to 10 years in all. (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:38:02 GMT)

High-Paid Dentist Quits Dental Clinic Months After Opening
A Volusia County Health Department dental clinic closed its doors after the doctor collected a big paycheck and then quit. The brand new clinic only operated for four months while the doctor made almost $200,000. (01/21/08) (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 22:53:31 GMT)

Dentist honors MLK Day with free services
"The things you get back are worth so much more." - Dentist James Lee, who donates his services each MLK Day (Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:56:30 GMT)

Enforced flu shots not the only way to keep the flu at bay, local dentist says
KEARNY — The week before the state Public Health Council mandated a number of vaccinations for preschoolers, daycare toddlers and middle school students, parents went to Trenton try to stop the requirement. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:26:11 GMT)

Consumers watch radar for economic storm
NEW YORK — Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn’t have to look farther than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. Patients who used to get their teeth whitened all the time “now want to think about it a bit,” she said. And when people get cavities, they have their fillings done one a month, not five or six at a time, she said. As a result, Freemont and ... (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:31:15 GMT)

Former dentist gets 6 months
A retired Bartlesville dentist will spend six months in prison for possession and distribution of prescription drugs. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:32:56 GMT)

Dentist offers online check-ups
A London dentist is giving patients check-ups - over the internet. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:58:20 GMT)

Dentist’s home capsulizes his work, life
The Thurston Point Road home in which Dr. Stanley Schwartz lived looks simple from the outside — a steep driveway leading down to a small house with weathered wooden shingles, perched on the Annisquam River. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:11:36 GMT)

Bodysnatch dentist ‘will plead guilty’
AN AMERICAN who stole bones from corpses will plead guilty today to a scandal in which 15 South Wales patients were transplanted with stolen tissue. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:38:11 GMT)

Dentist At Low-Income Children's Clinic Quits After Receiving $200k
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A brand new Volusia County dental clinic for low income children was closed, Tuesday morning, after the dentist suddenly quit. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:38:31 GMT)

Investigators Determine Cause Of Dentist?s Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has determined the cause of a plane crash last fall at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:23:01 GMT)

Americans tightening their belts
NEW YORK (AP) -- Joi Freemont, a dentist in suburban Atlanta, doesn't have to look further than her appointment book to tell that people are worried about money. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:28:25 GMT)

Trooper Accused Of Slaying Blairsville Dentist Wants Out Of Jail
A former Pennsylvania state trooper accused of killing a Blairsville dentist is trying to get out of jail until his trial, which his attorney said needs to be moved out of Indiana County. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:48:11 GMT)

I-Team: Dentist Faces Disciplinary Hearing
A Southern New England dentist is accused of doing shoddy work. (Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:56:58 GMT)

Wiganers can't find NHS dentist
Hundreds of Wiganers are struggling to find a NHS dentist - last year more than 170 people complained to the Citizen's Advice Bureau (CAB) about the lack of dental services in the area. (22/01/2008 16:03:01) (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:13:34 GMT)

Police Log: Dentist case turned over to county
Scott Police have turned the investigation of local dentist Dr. Robert Boyda Jr., 42, of Mt. Lebanon, over to Allegheny County police detectives.  read more » (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:23:00 GMT)

Dentist sentenced for Medicaid scam
TRENTON A Burlington County dentist has been sentenced for billing Medicaid more than $103,000 for dental services she did not perform, Attorney General Anne Milgram said Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:47:40 GMT)

Judge orders suspected dentist killer to shave for slay lineup
A Queens judge ordered suspected dentist killer Mikhail Mallayev to shave his thick beard and submit to a police lineup Tuesday - despite the suspect's claim that shaving is against his religion. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:44:51 GMT)

Moorestown dentist jailed in fraud case
A dentist from Moorestown has been sentenced to a year in jail plus five years probation for Medicaid fraud. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:00:01 GMT)

Trooper charged with murdering dentist wants out of jail
The attorney for a state trooper charged with killing an Indiana County dentist wants a judge to release the lawman from jail until he can stand trial. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:20:03 GMT)

Trooper charged with murdering dentist wants out of jail
PITTSBURGH - The attorney for a state trooper charged with killing an Indiana County dentist wants a judge to release the lawman from jail until he can stand trial. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:13:48 GMT)

Doctor's Son Defends Late Father's Reputation
Dr. Stanley Schwartz, sworn in as the state dental examiner in 1976, at one time was considered the top forensic dentist in the world. In the bible of forensic medicine, he wrote the chapter on forensic dentistry. (Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:57:44 GMT)

9/11 dentist sentenced in drug case
The dentist in charge of using teeth to identify people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was sentenced Wednesday to five years' probation for writing illegal prescriptions for his girlfriend. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:57:06 GMT)

9/11 dentist sentenced in drug case
The dentist in charge of using teeth to identify people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks was sentenced Wednesday to five years' probation for writing illegal prescriptions for his girlfriend. Jeffrey Burkes, 59, who pleaded guilty in November to criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance, also was ordered to do 150 hours of community service and to continue psychiatric ... (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:14:13 GMT)

Dentist to offer free exams to low-income children
Free dental examinations, cleanings and X-rays will be given to low-income children on a first-come, first-served basis Saturday, Feb. 9, at the office of dentist Kevin Floyd at 1100 Rickard Road. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:08:53 GMT)

WTC dentist gets probation
The Manhattan dentist who identified 9/11 victims through dental records was sentenced Wednesday to five years' probation for forging painkiller prescriptions for his mistress. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:03:26 GMT)

Bungling dentist told to get more training
A LOTHIAN dentist has been ordered to apologise and undertake further training after botching a patient's treatment. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:58:50 GMT)

Moorestown dentist sentenced in fraud case
A dentist from Moorestown will have to perform community service and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet as part of her sentence for Medicaid fraud. (Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:00:10 GMT)

Al Qaeda's Dentist
But instead of dental floss and fluoride, Qureshi, 30, tried to board a plane at Heathrow Airport with $18,000 in cash, a night vision scope, two metal batons, terror handbooks, extremist material, military information on CDs and medical supplies. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:54:19 GMT)

Top 5 Signs That It's Time To See The Dentist
A trip to the dentist probably doesn't top your fun things to do list but ignoring the top signs of tooth trouble can cost you.  The Chicago Dental Society recently listed the top five signs that it's time to see a dentist. (Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:53:17 GMT)

Police seek 'dentist'
Police have shut down a home dental operation and issued an arrest warrant for a man they believe was a fake dentist. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 04:20:05 GMT)

Dentist Will Again Give Free Care To Needy
Some people talk about "giving back to the community," but Dr. Vincent Monticciolo puts his dentistry where his mouth is. Monticciolo will hold his eighth annual "Dentistry from the Heart" event at his practice, Monticciolo Sedation Dentistry, 4530 Grand Boulevard, New Port Richey, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:17:06 GMT)

A Starring Role in a Family Series
The Auto Ego feature on Jan. 6 about the affection of a retired dentist, Susan Fisher, for her 1969 Dodge Dart misidentified another car she once owned that proved to be a lemon. It was a Plymouth Volaré not a Valiant, which the Fisher family also owned at one point and said was reliable. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 05:51:58 GMT)

Restitution, fine ordered in dentist's fraud case
A dentist from Moorestown will have to perform community service and wear an electronic monitoring bracelet as part of her sentence for Medicaid fraud. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 08:10:56 GMT)

Police seek home `dentist'
Toronto police have shut down a home dental operation and issued an arrest warrant for the fake dentist. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:36:05 GMT)

Kosovo 'dentist' wanted on fraud charges
IN TOMORROW'S PAPER: (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:50:38 GMT)

Police issue arrest warrant for fake dentist
Toronto, Ont. - Toronto police have shut down a dental office they believe was being run by a man posing as a dentist. Police told the Toronto Star that the office was being run out of the basement of a home in the Jane St. and Lawrence Ave. area. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:57:50 GMT)

Dentist shooting suspect extradited
Following extradition to New York from Georgia, the man in custody for the brutal slaying of a Forest Hills orthodontist in front of his four-year-old daughter has been arraigned on second-degree murder charges. (Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:36:52 GMT)

Dentist makes your mouth picture perfect
A visit to the dentist these days might include hearing a pitch for a teeth whitening or viewing "before" and "after" pictures of recommended reconstructive tooth work. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:08:28 GMT)

Dentist stabbed dead inside Batangas clinic
A dentist was found dead with more than 20 stab wounds inside her clinic in Lipa City, Batangas, ABS-CBN News reported Sunday. The belated report identified the victim as Mary Joy Duroy, 28. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:19:42 GMT)

Accused Dentist Killer Offers Alibi
An accused killer and police investigators are telling two very different stories about what happened the weekend that orthodontist Daniel Malakov was brutally slain in front of his daughter at the edge of a Forest Hills playground. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:19:39 GMT)

FINDING REWARDS: Santa Rosa dentist committed to helping children obtain dental care For kids, a reason to smile
When Lorraine Gock was a little girl, she thought she would become a veterinarian. "One trip to the vet's office with our family's sick cat cured me of that," said Gock, now a Santa Rosa dentist. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:44:54 GMT)

Accused Dentist Killer Offers Alibi
An accused killer and police investigators are telling two very different stories about what happened the weekend that orthodontist Daniel Malakov was brutally slain in front of his daughter at the edge of a Forest Hills playground. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:58:03 GMT)

Accused Dentist Killer Offers Alibi
The parents of murdered orthodontist Daniel Malakov carry a sign outside Queens County Criminal Court, where the suspect was arraigned amid vitriolic outburst from bereaved relatives. (Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:59:54 GMT)

Texans have good reason to get pumped up for primaries
A visit to the dentist yielded some welcome insight into the presidential primaries, mostly about the voters. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:08:57 GMT)

SFCC Dental School Needs Volunteer Patients
AVON PARK — Kelli Collier drove one and a half hours to have her teeth polished Wednesday morning, but it was no ordinary trip to the dentist office. Collier, of Port Charlotte, is a student in South Florida Community College's dental hygiene program, and, like most of her peers, she travels across the state for the program. Becky Sroda, director of dental education at SFCC, said she has ... (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:10:56 GMT)

Dentist crisis: 4.7 million opt for private care
A Citizens Advice Bureau survey has highlighted the fact that 'millions' of people in England and Wales are being affected by the shortage of NHS dentists. Roger Matthews, Chief Dental Officer at Denplan, responds. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:22:25 GMT)

Dentist Helps Police ID Body Of Beaten Teen
Chicago police have identified the body of a battered teenage girl who was found inside a box on the Northwest Side a year ago. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:21:26 GMT)

Dentist shooting suspect extradited
Following extradition to New York from Georgia, the man in custody for the brutal slaying of a Forest Hills orthodontist in front of his four-year-old daughter has been arraigned on second-degree murder charges. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:14:26 GMT)

Family Healthwatch: When You Should Go See the Dentist
People are sometimes hesitant to go to the dentist. But there are five signs that mean it's absolutely time for a visit. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:02:20 GMT)

Man police allege misrepresented himself as a dentist in Ont. and Que. arrested
TORONTO - A man Toronto police say pulled teeth and made dentures and bridges despite not being a licensed dentist is now facing several charges. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:38:00 GMT)

Man police allege misrepresented himself as a dentist in Ont. and Que. arrested
TORONTO - A man Toronto police say pulled teeth and made dentures and bridges despite not being a licensed dentist is now facing several charges. Gzim Bytyqi, 50, from Ottawa, turned himself in to Toronto police on Monday. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:47:36 GMT)

Local Dentist Looking to Develop Buffalo Hockey Museum
(BUFFALO, NY - January 29, 2008) - A local dentist and sports collector is interested in founding a Buffalo Hockey Museum, and is on the lookout for periphernalia to add to the collection. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:15:12 GMT)

Scots looking after dental health
Latest figures show that the number of people in Scotland registered with a dentist is higher than previous years. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:58:22 GMT)

Less than 50% of Scots now registered with NHS dentist
Under half of all adults in Scotland are registered with an NHS dentist. However there has been a rise in the number of people registered for treatment, and also an increase in the total of NHS dentists working in Scotland. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:58:24 GMT)

Rise in NHS dentist numbers is hailed
HEALTH Minister Shona Robison today welcomed new figures showing a rise in the number of NHS dentists and an increase in the number of patients registered with them. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:59:58 GMT)

Less than half have NHS dentist
Less than half of all adults are registered with an NHS dentist, despite an increase in the total of NHS dentists working in Scotland, figures revealed. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:10:01 GMT)

Practice ban for jailed dentist
A dentist who stole almost £140,000 from the NHS is struck off by the General Dental Council. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:07:26 GMT)

Less than half have NHS dentist
Less than half of all adults are registered with an NHS dentist, despite an increase in the total of NHS dentists working in Scotland. Official statistics showed that at the end of September 2007 48.6% of adults, a total of 1,975,181 people, were registered. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:39:21 GMT)

Hempstead dentist avoids jail in grand larceny case
Hempstead dentist and former school board treasurer Terry Grant was sentenced Tuesday to 5 years probation and will be required to pay a fine and restitution stemming from his conviction on grand larceny and other charges. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:43:37 GMT)

Your Health: Time to See the Dentist!
  A trip to the dentist probably doesn't top your "fun things to-do list, but ignoring the top signs of tooth trouble can cost you.   The Chicago Dental Society recently listed these top five signs that it's time to see a dentist: bleeding gums, sensitivity to hot, cold or sweet food and drinks, chronic bad breath, puffy, red or receding gums and dark spots or holes in your teeth.   ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:16:56 GMT)

Half of Scots adults without NHS dentist
More than half Scotland's adults do not have an NHS dentist - despite a £350m drive to improve access to check-ups. New figures, released yesterday, revealed the Scottish Government is significantly behind its 2008 target to enable 400,000 new people to join an NHS dental practice. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:18:24 GMT)

More than half of adults still without NHS dentist
THE number of people registered with an NHS dentist in Scotland has increased – but more than half of adults still do not have one, it was revealed yesterday. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:30:09 GMT)

Longtime dentist and volunteer dies at 79
Dr. Theodore "Gus" Gustaveson, a longtime Madera dentist and former Madera Unified School District board member, died Jan. 26. He was 79. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:46:18 GMT)

Gold scam dentist is struck off
A dentist who stole almost £140,000 from the NHS has been struck off - Olowashe Olojugba, of Whitehall Avenue, Appley Bridge, claimed for hundreds of gold crowns that he had not provided in a three-year fraud. (30/01/2008 09:00:36) (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:15:43 GMT)

Dr. Jim Lawson: Local dentist, mentor and missionary retires
With his career drawing to a close, Dr. James Lawson had reportedly been pondering a ‘Free Visit To The Dentist’ Day for needy patients in the Lake Region area as a retirement party of sorts. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:48:59 GMT)

Retired dentist to receive award
Paul Getto, a retired Lawrence dentist, will be honored by Douglas County Senior Services during the organization’s annual Jazz It Up fundraising event, set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 1 at Maceli’s, 1031 N.H. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:14:26 GMT)

Dentist won't face death penalty in death of wife
MOCKSVILLE - Davie County prosecutors said today that they will not pursue the death penalty against Kirk Alan Turner, the Clemmons dentist charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife at their Davie County home in September. Turner, 50, has claimed that he acted in self-defense. The body of his wife, Jennifer Jean Wittwer Turner, was found in a shop building with knife wounds in ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:14:24 GMT)

Dentist Accused Of Wife's Death Avoids Death Penalty
Prosecutors decided Thursday not to seek the death penalty against Kirk Turner, a local dentist accused in the murder of his estranged wife. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:28:04 GMT)

Prosecutors won't seek death penalty against Clemmons dentist
MOCKSVILLE - Davie County prosecutors said today that they will not pursue the death penalty against Kirk Alan Turner, the Clemmons dentist charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife at their Davie County home in September. Turner, 50, has claimed that he acted in self-defense. He pleaded not guilty during a hearing this morning in Davie County Superior Court. Turner claims that ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:13:44 GMT)

Dr. Jim Lawson: Local dentist, mentor and missionary retires
With his career drawing to a close, Dr. James Lawson had reportedly been pondering a ‘Free Visit To The Dentist’ Day for needy patients in the Lake Region area as a retirement party of sorts. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:42:08 GMT)

'Parking Rage' Dentist Arrested Once Again
There are new charges against the Westchester dentist who gained Internet fame after CBS 2 cameras exclusively caught him engaging in "parking rage" in November. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:02:49 GMT)

New Charges Filed Against Local Dentist
A Pittsburgh-area dentist accused of assaulting his patients faces a list of new charges. Police say he is expected to turn himself in sometime on Friday. SLIDESHOW: Photos Of Dentist's Office, Suspect (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:54:20 GMT)

Dentist Accused of Killing Wife Granted Bond
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C.(WGHP) -- Dr. Kirk Turner, a dentist charged with killing his wife, appeared in court Thursday morning. Turner is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his wife. Jennifer Turner was murdered in her Mocksville home Sept. 12. Thursday's hearing was to decide whether prosecutors would seek the death penalty in the case. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:19:59 GMT)

More Complaints Filed Against Dentist Accused Of Assaulting Female Patients
Fifteen more complaints have been filed against a Mount Lebanon dentist accused of sexually assaulting some of his female patients after using anesthesia to numb them. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:08:58 GMT)

"Road Rage Dentist'' arrested again
WHITE PLAINS - A White Plains dentist whose Nov. 9 road rage incident became an Internet sensation, was arrested again Wednesday after, cops said, he violated an order of protection by speaking to his alleged victim. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:32:28 GMT)

State Won't Seek Death Penalty Against Accused Dentist
DAVIE COUNTY, N.C.(WGHP) -- The state will not seek the death penalty for a Mocksville dentist accused of murdering his wife in September. Dr. Kirk Turner appeared in court Thursday to face first-degree murder charges in the death of his wife. Jennifer Turner was murdered in her Mocksville home Sept. 12. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:34:59 GMT)

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