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Dentist News May 2008

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Dentist to scale lofty peak for cancer cure
BRANDYWINE HUNDRED -- A local dentist will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June to raise money for a promising new breast cancer vaccine being developed at Johns Hopkins University. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:59:57 GMT)

Long-time dentist passes away April 26
Dr. Perry W. Dungey, a dentist who practiced in Waconia from 1956-98, passed away at the age 89 last Saturday, April 26 at Ridgeview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Victoria Drive Chaska. (Thu, 01 May 2008 11:46:00 GMT)

Trooper charged with murdering dentist wants change of venue
The attorney for a state trooper accused of murdering an Indiana County dentist wants the trial moved or a jury brought in from another county. (Thu, 01 May 2008 11:52:45 GMT)

Trooper charged with murdering dentist wants change of venue
Attorneys for Trooper Kevin Foley say he can't get a fair trial given the intense publicity the case has generated. (Thu, 01 May 2008 12:56:45 GMT)

Parkersburg Dentist Goes to Prison
A Parkersburg dentist accused of using patients to get prescription drugs for himself is heading to prison. (Fri, 02 May 2008 03:39:05 GMT)

Parkersburg dentist sentenced to 8 months in drug conviction
A Parkersburg dentist was sentenced to eight months in prison in federal court Thursday for obtaining hydrocodone by fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. (Fri, 02 May 2008 05:14:09 GMT)

Dentist sentenced for domestic abuse
A 38-year-old Necedah dentist was sentenced Thursday in Wood County Circuit Court to nine months in jail for charges connected to two domestic abuse incidents. (Fri, 02 May 2008 08:58:11 GMT)

5,000 left without a dentist
Thousands of patients have been left without an NHS dentist after the sudden closure of their dental practice. Moorland Road Dental Practice, in Burslem, has cancelled appointments because it does not have enough staff. The practice, which ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 10:23:58 GMT)

Former Belpre dentist sentenced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A former area dentist was sentenced to federal prison Thursday after his guilty plea in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia . Dr. James E. Kirkpatrick III, DDS, 44, of Blepre, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Joseph R. Goodwin to eight months in prison for fraudulently obtaining hydrocodone. Kirkpatrick pleaded guilty Jan. (Fri, 02 May 2008 13:23:02 GMT)

Long-time dentist passes away April 26
Dr. Perry W. Dungey, a dentist who practiced in Waconia from 1956-98, passed away at the age 89 last Saturday, April 26 at Ridgeview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Victoria Drive Chaska. (Fri, 02 May 2008 17:00:30 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:00:09 GMT)

Third Generation Dentist Twins Graduate
For twins from Hawaii, Friday was a chance to follow in their fathers' footsteps. Cherie and Renee Uchida are third generation dentists. (Sat, 03 May 2008 02:26:58 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:45:09 GMT)

Healthy mouth, healthy body
Dentists adopt unconventional treatment options T he last time Barbara Stepp of Homewood visited her dentist, she told him about her ongoing kidney infection. (Sat, 03 May 2008 16:05:34 GMT)

Woman pleads guilty to theft from Fayette County dentist
The former office manager of a Fayette County dentist has entered a tentative plea agreement on charges of stealing nearly $26,000 from her employer. (Sun, 04 May 2008 04:19:12 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:54:53 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:01:10 GMT)

Secret Service probing Select Dental
The Secret Service is investigating a disgraced dentist and at least two of his business associates in connection with the abrupt closure of Select Dental in Howard Beach in November, the Daily News has learned. (Sun, 04 May 2008 08:25:56 GMT)

Nyssa residents recall popular dentist
NYSSA  - Dr. Steven Bauer, 48, did not just operate a business in Nyssa. He was also deeply involved in the community at several levels. (Sun, 04 May 2008 09:47:36 GMT)

Pleads guilty
The former office manager of a Fayette County dentist entered a tentative plea agreement Friday on charges of stealing nearly $26,000 from her employer. (Sun, 04 May 2008 19:48:50 GMT)

Dentist shoots wife in self defense, police say
A Lake County dentist acted in self defense this weekend when he shot and critically wounded his estranged wife, who was coming at him with a pickax, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department. (Sun, 04 May 2008 20:06:22 GMT)

Sheriff: Dentist shot wife in self defense
Authorities say a dentist was defending himself when he shot and wounded his estranged wife who had attacked him with a pickax. (Mon, 05 May 2008 00:39:22 GMT)

Sheriff: Dentist shot wife in self defense
Associated Press - May 4, 2008 8:34 PM ET KELSEYVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a dentist was defending himself when he shot and wounded his estranged wife who had attacked him with a... (Mon, 05 May 2008 00:39:53 GMT)

Dentist Shot Pickax Wielding Wife, Police Say
Authorities said a dentist was defending himself when he shot and wounded his estranged wife who had attacked him with a pickax. (Mon, 05 May 2008 01:51:51 GMT)

Tooth Talk: Invest on your future — replace your teeth
Q: Hey Doc, my dentist won’t stop bugging me. I had a tooth that broke and needed to be pulled, so my dentist pulled it. Now he keeps bugging me to have it replaced. I’m in my 60s and at my age it’s just not worth it. Why won’t he leave it alone? (Mon, 05 May 2008 02:47:56 GMT)

Dentist shoots pickax-wielding wife
KELSEYVILLE (AP) - Authorities say a dentist was defending himself Friday when he shot and wounded his estranged wife who had attacked him with a pickax. (Mon, 05 May 2008 08:58:10 GMT)

Long-time dentist passes away April 26
Dr. Perry W. Dungey, a dentist who practiced in Waconia from 1956-98, passed away at the age 89 last Saturday, April 26 at Ridgeview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Victoria Drive Chaska. (Mon, 05 May 2008 14:51:35 GMT)

Beauty and the Beak: Bald Eagle Goes Bionic
A bald eagle named Beauty was found scrounging for food at an Alaska landfill, slowly starving to death starving because most of her beak was shot off. A mechanical engineer, a dentist and a veterinarian are among the volunteers who have been working for two years to make Beauty an artificial beak. (Mon, 05 May 2008 15:11:53 GMT)

Detecting Cancer At The Dentist's Office
Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Every 13 minutes, a woman dies from this disease. Early detection may be the key to surviving it. So what if finding out you had it could be as simple as going to the dentist? VIDEO: Detecting Cancer At The Dentist's Office (Mon, 05 May 2008 18:07:48 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Mon, 05 May 2008 18:45:15 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Mon, 05 May 2008 18:49:16 GMT)

Sheriff: Dentist shot wife in self defense
Authorities say a dentist was defending himself when he shot and wounded his estranged wife who had attacked him with a pickax. (Mon, 05 May 2008 19:09:34 GMT)

Dentist shoots estranged wife
KELSEYVILLE A dentist shot his estranged wife in the neck Friday night after she broke into his Kelseyville home with a pickax. (Tue, 06 May 2008 03:49:41 GMT)

Roland Skreslet, 69, of Peabody, retired dentist
Dr. Roland O. Skreslet of Peabody, a retired dentist, died Friday after a lengthy illness. He was 69. Born and raised in Portland, Ore., Dr. Skreslet graduated from Loma... (Tue, 06 May 2008 04:23:56 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Tue, 06 May 2008 05:34:55 GMT)

Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist
(HealthDay News) -- Healthy teeth require more than good dental hygiene and regular cleanings. Dental X-rays can show potential abnormalities that your dentist couldn't otherwise see, indicating how healthy your teeth really are. (Tue, 06 May 2008 13:01:51 GMT)

Long-time dentist passes away April 26
Dr. Perry W. Dungey, a dentist who practiced in Waconia from 1956-98, passed away at the age 89 last Saturday, April 26 at Ridgeview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Victoria Drive Chaska. (Tue, 06 May 2008 20:16:23 GMT)

2 win Hebron School Board seats
A local dentist and a heavy machine operator Tuesday won four-year terms on the MSD of Boone Township School Board. (Wed, 07 May 2008 04:18:52 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Wed, 07 May 2008 05:40:21 GMT)

2 win Hebron School Board seats
A local dentist and a heavy machine operator Tuesday won four-year terms on the MSD of Boone Township School Board. (Wed, 07 May 2008 06:55:37 GMT)

Patients Claim Dentist Won't Refund Credit
Local 10's investigative reporter Julie Summers speaks to former and current patients of a well-known dentist who claim his office is refusing to refund thousands of dollars in unused credit. INSIDE: Video (Wed, 07 May 2008 12:11:11 GMT)

Long-time dentist passes away April 26
Dr. Perry W. Dungey, a dentist who practiced in Waconia from 1956-98, passed away at the age 89 last Saturday, April 26 at Ridgeview Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. at Christ Victorious Lutheran Church 9860 Victoria Drive Chaska. (Wed, 07 May 2008 16:00:32 GMT)

Dentists Warn Of Lead In Crowns
Things a dentist permanently puts in your mouth may have five times the lead levels banned in toys. (Wed, 07 May 2008 18:32:38 GMT)

Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist
Title: Health Tip: X-Rays at the Dentist Category: Health News Created: 5/7/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/7/2008 (Wed, 07 May 2008 19:35:55 GMT)

Dentist to discuss dental advances
Dr. Jim Otten, a Lawrence dentist, will discuss the latest developments in dentistry during a free program Friday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. (Thu, 08 May 2008 05:19:29 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Thu, 08 May 2008 05:45:48 GMT)

Dentist's wife recovering, faces charges
LAKE COUNTY -- Margaret Johnson, 56, who was seriously wounded when her estranged husband, a Lakeport dentist, shot her in the neck after she broke into their Kelseyville home last Friday, faces at the very least misdemeanor charges for violating a restraining order, according to Lake County Sheriff Department (LCSD) Chief Deputy Jim Bauman. (Thu, 08 May 2008 06:49:50 GMT)

My extraordinary experience as a dentist in India
FOR those who don’t know, I recently returned from volunteering my dental services in rural India for two and a half weeks. (Thu, 08 May 2008 07:17:09 GMT)

Melbourne dentist avoids state charges
The state attorney's office this week filed a "notice of no information" in the case of a 67-year-old dentist, who police said reached for a handgun as a law enforcement officer tried to stop him from driving down a road closed because of a gas leak. (Thu, 08 May 2008 11:36:39 GMT)

Stuart dentist reports cash, debit card missing from office
According to the report, Dr. Steven Leiken discovered more than $5,000 in deposits missing that were on his desk the night before. He also reported his debit card missing. (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:31:44 GMT)

Dentist closes in on marathon milestone
Toronto's Rick Rayman is Canada's most persistent ‘streak-runner' (Fri, 09 May 2008 02:03:26 GMT)

Small cars, big impact for community
It's time for the second annual Schowe and Shine Auto Show sponsored by Dr. Ron Schowengerdt, the dentist with an office full of cars -- miniature cars, that is. Schow-engerdt also likes the full-sized autos and he likes helping the community. (Fri, 09 May 2008 03:15:20 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:14:23 GMT)

Armenian dentist works to be hygienist in U.S. - roanoke.com
Armen Grigoryan will graduate today from Virginia Western Community College. Armen Grigoryan is looking forward to finally working on teeth again. Eight years after moving to the United States, Grigoryan, a dentist from Armenia, will graduate today with an associate degree in dental hygiene from Virginia Western Community College. He is one of 16 newly minted dental hygienists and one of ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:38:33 GMT)

Local dentist was WWII Air Force vet
After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 1953, Robert E. Lee of Batavia began his career as a dentist in the same Aurora building where his father had practiced medicine and his father-in-law had practiced dentistry. (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:53:15 GMT)

Agents Investigate Oahu Dentist In Prescription Drug Case
A patient says an Oahu dentist prescribed painkillers that the dentist wanted brought back to him. (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:14:50 GMT)

Mobile dentist visits schools
Free dental care provided. Posted: Friday, May 09, 2008 at 8:11 a.m. ESCANABA -- Several area students have reason to smile. (Fri, 09 May 2008 12:21:46 GMT)

Mt. Lebanon Dentist In Court For Hearing
The Mount Lebanon dentist who is facing multiple charges of sexual assault was in court today for a hearing. (Fri, 09 May 2008 14:40:08 GMT)

Shower attacker escapes custody
A woman being held in a psychiatric unit after a slashing a former friend in a shower escapes on a dentist visit. (Fri, 09 May 2008 17:35:41 GMT)

Dentist for the Heart underway in Florence
Dentistry from the Heart is underway in Florence. The event will run until 5:30 Friday evening at the Advanced Dental Center on West Palmetto Street. (Fri, 09 May 2008 17:49:37 GMT)

A dentist whos a guardian of law
Looks are deceptive. One just needs to see Dr Anitha, Assistant Superintendent of Central Jail, Mysore, to reconfirm this old adage. (Fri, 09 May 2008 21:06:50 GMT)

Murrysville dentist gets probation for health care fraud
Roberto Michienzi, 37, submitted fraudulent reimbursement claims to insurance companies for dental work never performed, prosecutors said. Former dental partner Alfonso Costa of Fox Chapel received the same sentence in March. (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:29:31 GMT)

Police arrest dentist on sexual assault charge
Dr. Spencer Lee Page, a dentist at Six Day Dental in Flower Mound and Coppell, was arrested Tuesday afternoon on charges of sexual assault, according to the Flower Mound Police Department. (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:29:34 GMT)

Beverly Hills Dentist Finds Proprietary Gum Bleaching Technique Better than Laser Methods
Women and men throughout the United States, Los Angeles, and the world trust cosmetic dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, who invented proven methods to cure pigmented gums, and help them improve their discolored gum appearance. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Beverly Hills Dentist Finds Proprietary Gum Bleaching Technique Better than Laser Methods
Women and men throughout the United States, Los Angeles, and the world trust cosmetic dentist / periodontist Dr. Alex Farnoosh, who invented proven methods to cure pigmented gums, and help them improve their discolored gum appearance. (PRWeb May 10, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:16:42 GMT)

Dentist cared for community
Dr. John McKenna recalls Dr. James Morreale, his longtime partner in the profession, as "a wonderful man, an all-round gentleman, a brilliant dentist who worked so hard for our community." (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:40:29 GMT)

Dentist: Focus on poor kids, not profit
Iowa should create a new class of dental therapists to take care of children’s teeth, because dentists are not getting the job done, a dental professor said Friday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:15:38 GMT)

Real Estate Roundup
Green Development Group LLC has agreed to sell its professional office development known as Stuart Commons in Cleveland, Tenn. The buyers are Dr. Chad Eslinger, a pediatric dentist; Drs. Brad and Luann Winn of Winn Smiles, general dentistry; and Dr. Brad Jacobs, an orthodontist. (Sun, 11 May 2008 04:23:22 GMT)

Dental component enhances prenatal program
Centering Pregnancy Smiles started as a collaboration between University of Kentucky's dentists and its obstetricians. Dr. Jef Ferguson, an obstetrician, and Dr. John Novak, a dentist, were working on a large, multi-center study of periodontal disease, an advanced form of gum disease, during pregnancy. The study questioned how treatment of periodontal disease would affect pregnancy outcomes. ... (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:08:23 GMT)

Manalapan dentist fills need in Appalachia
Six months ago, Dr. Jeffrey Hochstein sold his dental practice of 30 years and began to transition into a life of semi-retirement. (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:41:22 GMT)

Web sites enable campaign TV ads on the cheap
William DeJean thinks the media hasn't been fair to his favorite candidate, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. The 46-year-old Chicago dentist has maxed out the amount of cash he can legally contribute to her campaign, so this weekend DeJean became a one-man... (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:50:28 GMT)

Secret Service Joins Queens Probe
(file photo) The Secret Service is helping to investigate a dentist who allegedly scammed patients from a Howard Beach Select Dental office that abruptly closed in November. (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:32:50 GMT)

With new drug, dentist can de-numb your gums
For those who don't like to drool, slur their speech or unknowingly bite their tongue after a visit to the dentist, help might be at hand. (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:35:59 GMT)

Tooth Talk: A young smile, Part II
Q: My dentist won’t stop bugging me. I had a tooth that broke and needed to be pulled, so my dentist pulled it. Now he keeps bugging me to have it replaced. I’m in my 60s and at my age it’s just not worth it. Why won’t he leave it alone? (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:56:56 GMT)

Paying for pretty takes a tumble
Penny-pinching Americans are increasingly rethinking how much they are willing to pay for pretty. Charles Ashley Mann, a cosmetic dentist in Raleigh, N.C., is booked three weeks out instead of four, and demand for veneers, the most expensive procedure, is down. But Mann thinks his patients are reluctant rather than unable to pay $1,100 to cover a badly stained or crooked tooth with a porcelain ... (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:20:16 GMT)

Sweat assessment: Fitness class review
When I was a student, the only class Ihated more than math was physical education. This geeky little girl never ran a mile in under 13 minutes and dreaded push-ups more than dentist appointments. (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:25:02 GMT)

Low-cost clinics vital for many uninsured Utahns
OGDEN - Since she didn't have health insurance, Valorie Johnston got creative when her 6-year-old son, Tanner, needed stitches: She used Super Glue.     She didn't take him to a dentist until she saw a rotting tooth - and then found out he had eight cavities. (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:58:58 GMT)

5 advances that make a trip to the dentist easier
While pointy objects and numb lips are still part of the dentistry equation, the antiseptic atmosphere has given way to technological wonders and warm fuzzies. The days of pliers and a shot of whiskey are worlds away. (Mon, 12 May 2008 19:28:24 GMT)

Filipino dentist interns with Marin Humane Society
A veterinarian stitches up the abdomen of a young black cat as anesthesia keeps her sedated. (Tue, 13 May 2008 00:56:42 GMT)

Spreading The Word
Once, word of disciplinary action against a popular local dentist -- if it surfaced publicly at all -- might not have gone much beyond the back pages of a newsletter published by the state board of dental examiners. (Tue, 13 May 2008 01:01:05 GMT)

Dentist giving unusual check-ups
A London dentist is giving patients check-ups over the internet. (Tue, 13 May 2008 03:31:49 GMT)

Hate the dentist's office, but want white teeth?
SANTA ANA, Calif. (Tue, 13 May 2008 04:06:37 GMT)

Not the usual drill for recovering dental patient
Last week I told you about my impending trip to the dentist. I survived, but for four days I looked like a squirrel with walnuts packed in my cheeks. Yes, I said walnuts. (Tue, 13 May 2008 05:27:18 GMT)

Bogus dentist used DIY tools
A man who passed himself off in Italy as a dentist for years despite using a DIY power drill and a pair of normal pliers in his surgery has been arrested. (Tue, 13 May 2008 07:09:16 GMT)

Baby bonus to be means tested
The Rudd government’s first budget is like going to the dentist. There has to be pain now or the future health of the economy is at risk. And like any dentistry, it comes at a price. (Tue, 13 May 2008 10:22:25 GMT)

Avoid tooth trouble
Even if you brush and floss regularly, you may still have a cavity. Almost 26 percent of American adults do, and 40 percent haven't seen a dentist in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's important to get an exam regularly, because the health of your mouth affects your overall health. Plaque build-up can lead to gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 13:49:31 GMT)

Stock trader sentenced to 9 years for $4.2 million scam
Dozens of investors were defrauded — including a Manalapan dentist who put up $150,000 — by a Florida man who was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison and ordered to pay $4.2 million in restitution to his victims. Guy E. Urciuoli, 41, of Wilton Manors, Fla., "betrayed the trust of his investors and caused devastating financial ruin for many victims," said U.S. Attorney Christopher J. ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:54 GMT)

Alleged Brooklyn 'Fake Dentist' Indicted
Charges were brought Tuesday night against a Brooklyn woman accused of posing as a dentist. CBS 2 HD first brought you the story in an undercover investigation. Our report alerted authorities to the alleged scam. The other shoe has dropped. CBS 2 HD has learned of a criminal indictment in the case of the bogus dental practice in Midwood. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo wants to know if anyone in ... (Tue, 13 May 2008 23:06:23 GMT)

Top Scoops
Sean the Wellington Zoo sun bear was too lazy to walk to the dentist so the staff of the Wellington Zoo had to carry the lazy fellow in the style of an Egyptian despot of Pharaoenic times. (Wed, 14 May 2008 00:20:09 GMT)

Contact 13 Consumer Alert: Dangerous Dental Work
The next time a dentist puts a crown in your mouth you might want to make sure it is not toxic and filled with lead. The American Dental Association is warning you to ask questions before any dentist starts work on your mouth. (Wed, 14 May 2008 05:50:01 GMT)

'Spiritual' dentist fined $10,000
Dentist wanted to do more than treat patient's teeth. He wanted to save her soul. (Wed, 14 May 2008 06:18:40 GMT)

Charles Meyer Goldstein, 87; dentist, USC faculty member organized free dental clinics
Charles Meyer Goldstein, a dentist and USC faculty member who advocated community service and organized free dental clinics that treat thousands of poor people each year, died Sunday at his home in Brentwood from complications of multiple organ failure. He was 87. (Wed, 14 May 2008 07:18:08 GMT)

Fla. man gets 9 years for defrauding investors, including Manalapan dentist
Dozens of investors were defrauded — including a Manalapan dentist who put up $150,000 — by a Florida man who was sentenced Tuesday to nine years in federal prison and ordered to pay $4.2 million in restitution to his victims. (Wed, 14 May 2008 08:40:42 GMT)

Fourth man held for KZN dentist's murder
A fourth man - allegedly involved in the murder of an Eshowe dentist - appeared in the Eshowe magistrate's court on Tuesday shortly after he was arrested, police said on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:18:08 GMT)

Fourth man held for KZN dentist's murder
A fourth man - allegedly involved in the murder of an Eshowe dentist - appeared in the Eshowe magistrate's court on Tuesday shortly after he was arrested, police said on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 09:22:41 GMT)

Dentist's murder: 4th man held
A fourth man - allegedly involved in the murder of an Eshowe dentist - has appeared in court shortly after he was arrested. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:28:21 GMT)

Retired dentist and wife 'in suicide pact' after being told they have to move into separate care homes
In almost 60 years of marriage Tom and Nancie Hughes had rarely been apart. And it seems the prospect of moving into separate care homes for the rest of their lives was simply too much for the devoted couple to bear. The bodies of the retired dentist and his wife, who were regularly seen holding hands, have been found at the apartment they shared (Wed, 14 May 2008 12:59:41 GMT)

Charles Meyer Goldstein, 87; dentist, USC faculty member organized free dental clinics
Charles Meyer Goldstein, a dentist and USC faculty member who advocated community service and organized free dental clinics that treat thousands of poor people each year, died Sunday at his home in Brentwood from complications of multiple organ failure. He was 87. (Wed, 14 May 2008 14:40:49 GMT)

Dentist shortage biting at patients
ADELAIDE will have a glut of dentists for the next 20 years. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:56:00 GMT)

Springfield dentist opts for water laser technology
If you love the sound of a dentist drill, you might want to cancel your appointment with Gary Thomas. (Wed, 14 May 2008 23:27:22 GMT)

Aliquippa dentist pleads guilty to health care fraud
An Aliquippa dentist pleaded guilty to health care fraud yesterday in federal court. ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:20:28 GMT)

Aliquippa dentist pleads guilty to health care fraud
An Aliquippa dentist pleaded guilty to health care fraud yesterday in federal court. ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:33:02 GMT)

Dentist tool could save your life
Your next teeth cleaning could save your life. A new device called the "Velscope" and is used by dentists to detect oral cancer before it surfaces. (Thu, 15 May 2008 05:57:44 GMT)

Dentist faces magistrate
Police Log: Legal proceedings continue in a molestation case against local dentist Dr. Robert Boyda Jr., 42, of Mt. Lebanon, who has two separate practices in Scott and Robinson.  read more » (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:39:40 GMT)

Treating Osteoporosis Calls for Physician, Dentist Collaboration
Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover story of the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:27:57 GMT)

Ronda Templeton: Go to dentist's office, and say aaaahhh!
Dr. Irene Blaess and her partner have combined a full-service dental office with spa services such as paraffin hand treatments, facials, hot stone therapy, eyebrow waxing, body wraps and Botox. (Fri, 16 May 2008 02:20:07 GMT)

Physician-Dentist Collaboration Would Benefit Osteoporosis Treatment
Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover story of the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:10:42 GMT)

Pain Free Without Numbness -- Substance Combination With Chili Peppers
A dentist's injection typically causes numbness for several hours. This experience could soon be history. Now, researchers have developed a combination of two agents which is able to specifically block pain without producing numbness or motor paralysis. The substance is composed of a normally inactive derivative of the local anesthetic lidocaine, called QX314, and capsaicin, the pain-producing ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:28:06 GMT)

Clinics Offer Affordable Dental Care
There is a place in Connecticut where virtually anyone can go to get dental care at a fraction of the cost of going to a private practice dentist. (Fri, 16 May 2008 21:59:56 GMT)

Detecting Oral Cancer
You may not realize it, but every time you go to the dentist you are screened for oral cancer. Dentists check patients for the cancer by examining a patient`s mouth in a matter of moments, but now a Bismarck clinic has another method for detecting the disease, which kills one American every hour. (Sat, 17 May 2008 00:43:30 GMT)

Not the usual drill for recovering dental patient
Last week I told you about my impending trip to the dentist. I survived, but for four days I looked like a squirrel with walnuts packed in my cheeks. Yes, I said walnuts. (Sat, 17 May 2008 05:12:40 GMT)

Trash to treasure
If you’re looking for a cheap deal on a car, computer, set of candlesticks, or heck, even a dentist’s chair, you’re in luck. (Sat, 17 May 2008 05:29:13 GMT)

14-year-old DPS girl murdered at Noida home
NOIDA: It's a crime that has left people shaken and outraged. A day before her summer vacations began, the 14-year-old daughter of a dentist couple was discovered on Friday morning dead in her bed with her throat slit and with injuries on her head and forehead. (Sat, 17 May 2008 07:24:06 GMT)

The Jays' Scott Rolen can wear down pitchers and, against the Twins, Matt Stairs took advantage with two homers
Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen came with a reputation. He could hit -- and he has. He could field -- and he has. Who knew he could wear you down like yappy Aunt Martha, asking with the shrill of a dentist's drill, about your marks? (Sat, 17 May 2008 09:11:33 GMT)

Elliott on Baseball
Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen came with a reputation. He could hit -- and he has. He could field -- and he has. Who knew he could wear you down like yappy Aunt Martha, asking with the shrill of a dentist's drill, about your marks? (Sat, 17 May 2008 13:35:39 GMT)

Community farm sells produce shares to Owatonna residents
OWATONNA, Minn. -- You have a family doctor, a family dentist and maybe even a family mechanic. Why not have a family farmer for that same sort of individual care and personalized business? All the while, you r (Sat, 17 May 2008 15:13:15 GMT)

Dental clinic opens at Gallatin Co. Wellness Center
JUNCTION - Just a month ago, residents of Gallatin County had a long drive to visit the dentist. The drive home was probably even longer for residents with a numb face after a filling. (Sat, 17 May 2008 15:51:29 GMT)

COOKOUT INDOORS BURNS BOY
An 8-year-old boy burned during a Manhattan children's party was the victim of a tragic indoor campout. David Kavee, son of dentist Rhonda Kavee, was burned over 70 percent of his body Friday when someone threw flammable liquid onto a charcoal grill, which was pulled into a room in his mother's dental office so the kids could grill s'mores. Police had filed no charges in the case yesterday, as ... (Sun, 18 May 2008 08:32:00 GMT)

14-yr-old girl stabbed in Noida home
Aarushi Talwar, the 14-year-old daughter of a dentist couple, a student of Delhi Public School, was brutally stabbed to death early Friday in her Noida Sector 25 residence. (Sun, 18 May 2008 12:34:45 GMT)

Chanting dentist fined
A DENTIST told a patient that she was possessed by evil spirits and her mental illness could be cured only by spiritual healing at his church. (Sun, 18 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Marlborough dentist brings smiles to Nepalese kids
For Dr. Rebecca Paglia, the most difficult part of being in Nepal was often a simple walk down the street. (Mon, 19 May 2008 04:05:52 GMT)

I-Team Investigation: Mall Teeth Whitening
The promise? Whiter teeth in just thirty minutes for a fraction of the price a dentist would charge. Both Kenwood Towne Center and the Eastgate Mall have new bleaching booths, but local dentists want to know exactly what chemical they're giving you to put inside your mouth. (Mon, 19 May 2008 04:15:48 GMT)

Pix: Meet Kannada cinema's newest sensation!
She is a new entrant to the Kannada film industry but hailed as one of the brightest and hottest stars in the horizon. Meet Andrita Ray , the 18-year old model who is studying to be a dentist at the Dr B R Ambedkar Dental College in Bangalore. (Mon, 19 May 2008 04:45:00 GMT)

Jails aim to give inmates quality medical care
Utah County Jail inmate Marcos Flores got his tooth filled recently, but something went wrong and now it's infected. Tuesday afternoon he sat handcuffed to a bench in the medical unit, waiting to see the dentist. (Mon, 19 May 2008 06:30:51 GMT)

BuzziNews.com: A Dentist From Turkey Wins International "Say a Good Word" Cartoon Competition
BuzziNews, the world's first and only online journal reporting exclusively in cartoons Announces Mete Agaoglu winner of the "Good Word" International Cartoon Awards. The winner, Mete Agaoglu and the runners up, Iranian Cartoonist, Saeed Sadeghi and Tawan Chuntra from Thailand are entitled to prizes valued at 23,000$. (Mon, 19 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Chilli peppers to block pain
WASHINGTON: Scientists have been able to block the pain and numb feeling that lingers long in the gums after a visit to the dentist - thanks to chilli peppers. (Mon, 19 May 2008 12:30:07 GMT)

Information and Automation at Work in Dental Offices
Austin dentist and owner of www.austinsmiles.com, Dr. McCarty uses automation and information to better serve his clients. (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

Not the usual drill for recovering dental patient
Last week I told you about my impending trip to the dentist. I survived, but for four days I looked like a squirrel with walnuts packed in my cheeks. Yes, I said walnuts. (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:12:44 GMT)

Information and Automation at Work in Dental Offices
Austin dentist and owner of www.austinsmiles.com , Dr. McCarty uses automation and information to better serve his clients. (PRWeb May 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 19 May 2008 14:17:06 GMT)

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©Copyright 2004 Don Henry Ford Jr. Monday I took a trip to Ciudad Acuña near the Texas border town of Del Rio. I took the trip in desperation, driven by the pain of a toothache and the recent knowledge that my American dentist would not extract it because my blood pressure is high. (Tue, 20 May 2008 02:27:03 GMT)

Digital X-rays help fix a sore spot for dentist
When cameras switched from film to digital format, the world of photography changed forever. Now, the same thing is happening to dentistry, according to Dr. John Kazanowski, a Bingham Farms dentist who says digital X-rays are helping him examine his patients faster, cleaner and more effectively than ever before. (Tue, 20 May 2008 05:23:39 GMT)

Search warrant served
FBI agents served a search warrant when they visited the Yuba City home and office of Arjinderpal (A.J.) Sekhon, a doctor and congressional candidate in the Democratic primary election, and his wife, Daljit Kaur Sekhon, a dentist. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:03:38 GMT)

Cost puts damper on normally idyllic dental visit
I like going to the dentist. I like everything about the dentist. I like getting my teeth spanking clean, then polished until they make people squint. I wince a little at the periodontal pocket poker but am tickled when I'm told my pockets are looking good. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:03:59 GMT)

Local program helps low-income kids get dental care
Yamila Nuñez flashes her two new teeth to her mother Trissia Espinosa. ''See? They're shiny!'' Yamila's dentist, Lester Gil, had just done a pulpotomy -- a baby tooth root canal treatment. She had two teeth pulled because of decay; the root canal was necessary before implanting the crowns into her gums. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:26:05 GMT)

Daly: 2 kids pay for adults' stupid actions
A 6-year-old girl had been complaining of neck pain, and her foster mother allegedly put a pain patch containing a narcotic on her, resulting in a fatal overdose. "That's like the dentist who sprayed the alcohol," the court clerk remarked. (Tue, 20 May 2008 08:35:01 GMT)

'Dog patient' dentist is jailed
A dentist whose 'phantom patients' included the name of a family pet dog, is jailed for theft. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:34:59 GMT)

'Dog patient' dentist is jailed
A dentist whose 'phantom patients' included the name of a family pet dog, is jailed for theft. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:38:30 GMT)

Dentist and wife jailed for £37k 'phantom patients' theft
A WELSH dentist and his wife have both been jailed for stealing more than £37,000 from the NHS by claiming cash for "phantom patients". (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:46:19 GMT)

Dentist and wife jailed for £37k theft
A WELSH dentist and his wife have both been jailed for stealing more than £37,000 from the NHS by claiming cash for "phantom patients". (Tue, 20 May 2008 13:17:00 GMT)

Dentist Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges
Accused of illegally prescribing painkillers. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:41:44 GMT)

Dentist pleads not guilty to drug charges
YORK — A York dentist has pleaded not guilty to illicitly prescribing painkillers. Mark Brouillette appeared in York County District Court on Monday, accused of three Class II felonies related to the alleged distribution of a controlled substance. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:57:36 GMT)

Exeter dentist gets creative with more than your pearly whites
You may have seen the advertisement in the local paper. There is a black and white photograph of what appears to be a red-tailed hawk on a perch. The caption beneath it reads, “If your dentist can make a block of wood look this good, imagine what he can... (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:33:32 GMT)

Dentist Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges
Mark Brouillette appeared in York County District Court on Monday, accused of three Class II felonies related to the alleged distribution of a controlled substance. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:36:43 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence last night. Newton Johnson, 52, invented more than 100 patients and falsely claimed £37,555 for work he never carried out. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:43:16 GMT)

Dentist who claimed cash for made-up patients - including his sister's DOG - is jailed
A cheating dentist who listed his sister's dog as an NHS patient was starting a 21-month jail sentence today. (Tue, 20 May 2008 20:15:03 GMT)

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