Dentist News

• Dental surgeon arrested for human trafficking, offering to buy children for $30,000 in California
  
  A California Attorney General's office has moved to revoke the Oakland surgeon's dental license, saying the allegations gave prosecutors concerns about him interacting with children.
  ABC News.  Friday, 28 Feb 2020.
• Patterson Companies (PDCO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Up Y/Y
  
  Patterson Companies' (PDCO) fiscal third-quarter results benefit from higher revenues and solid show by Dental as well as Animal Health segments.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Free dental care offered at Meharry Medical College Saturday
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Meharry Medical College in Tennessee and health care provider Remote Area Medical are offering free dental care at an event this week. ...
  Washington Times.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Maine close to barring waiting periods for kids' dental care
  
  AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Maine Senate has approved a law change that would stop insurance companies from imposing waiting periods before they cover tooth decay treatment in children. The Senate approved Democratic Sen. ...
  Washington Times.  Thursday, 27 Feb 2020.
• Couple avoid jail after locking disabled daughter, 14, in a cage
  
  Indiana dentist, Alan Friz, and his wife, Aimee Friz, who were accused of locking their disabled daughter in a cage and denying her food, water and clean facilities have been spared prison time.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• SmileDirectClub eyes controlled growth and profitability in 2020
  
  SmileDirectClub said on Tuesday it is looking at a "controlled growth" in 2020 after the online dental company posted a bigger-than-expected loss as it spent more to market its teeth aligners.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 26 Feb 2020.
• Queen compliments young patients on their handmade crowns during hospital visit
  
  A Royal Family Instagram account video shows the Queen telling the young patients that their crowns are 'very good' during the visit to the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital, London.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 20 Feb 2020.
• Can Dental Growth Drive Henry Schein's (HSIC) Q4 Earnings?
  
  Consistent contribution from Henry Schein One is likely to have benefited Henry Schein's (HSIC) Q4 performance.
  Zacks.  Friday, 14 Feb 2020.
• Dentists threatened by coronavirus face-mask shortage
  
  Some may have to "down drills" following curbs on how many they can order, the dentists' union says.
  BBC News.  Friday, 14 Feb 2020.
• Google ordered to reveal author of Australian dentist's bad review
  
  The Australian court ruling forces the US firm to hand over details about the anonymous poster.
  BBC News.  Friday, 14 Feb 2020.
• Military medical mission coming to Dover in 2021 to serve general public
  
  The Delaware Army National Guard is preparing to provide medical, dental and optometry services to thousands of Kent County residents next year.
  NPR.  Sunday, 9 Feb 2020.
• Invisible braces without a dentist visit: Everything you need to know - CNET
  
  For some people, "straight teeth in as little as six months" is far-reaching or impossible.
  CNET.  Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020.
• Preventing, healing tooth decay with a bioactive peptide
  
  Cavities, or dental caries, are the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. ...
  Science Daily.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• SmileDirectClub stock rises 15% on news it will sell its aligners to orthodontists and dentists
  
  SmileDirectClub's partnership with Align Technology expired at the end of 2019, freeing it up to market its clear aligners directly.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 14 Jan 2020.
• Vietnam Turning into Medical Tourism Destination for Dental, Cosmetic Care
  
  The Southeast Asian country where inbound tourism tripled from 2010 to 2018 wants foreign visitors to see its doctors.
  Voice of America.  Wednesday, 18 Dec 2019.

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