Dentist News

• 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.
• Bill would remove waiting periods for children's dentistry
  
  AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - A proposal in Maine would stop insurance companies from mandating waiting periods between children's dental treatments. Democratic State Sen. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 22 Jan 2020.
• Record number of Scots registered with NHS dentist
  
  The latest figures show 95.7% of Scotland's population are registered with an NHS dentist.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 21 Jan 2020.
• Dentist who pulled out patient's tooth while riding HOVERBOARD found guilty of unlawful dental acts
  
  Dentist Seth Lookhart was convicted on reckless endangerment Friday after video showed him removing patient Veronica Wilhelm's tooth while riding a hoverboard in Alaska in July 2016.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 19 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.
• Louis Theroux selling sex sees a man who supports his wife's decision to become an escort
  
  Registered dental nurse Caroline, of West Sussex, who became an escort after 40 years of marriage described her husband as her 'biggest encourager' in last night's Louis Theroux: Selling Sex.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 13 Jan 2020.
• Group that provides care in Vermont county has new leader
  
  The largest network of providers of primary care, pediatric medical care and dental services in Vermont's Rutland County has a new leader. ...
  Washington Times.  Monday, 30 Dec 2019.
• 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.
• Trump: Pelosi's Teeth 'Falling Out of Her Mouth'
  
  President Donald Trump took his feud with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to another level Sunday, alleging that she experienced some dental problems while speaking to the media days earlier.Responding to a tweet from Rep. ...
  Newsmax.  Sunday, 15 Dec 2019.
• With Uninsured Rates On The Rise In Arkansas, Free Dental Clinics In High Demand
  
  Listen to the story. Dental insurance is available in Arkansas as an additonal cost option under private and group health insurance plans. ...
  NPR.  Wednesday, 11 Dec 2019.
• Prosecutors say Alaska dentist, accused of fraud, rode hoverboard while pulling tooth
  
  An Alaska dentist accused of fraud and unnecessarily sedating patients also performed a procedure while riding a wheeled, motorized vehicle known as a hoverboard, authorities said.
  CBC News.  Monday, 9 Dec 2019.
• Patterson Companies (PDCO) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates
  
  Patterson Companies' (PDCO) Q2 results benefit from higher revenues, gross margin expansion and solid show by Dental segment.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 5 Dec 2019.
• 'It is not harmless:' Dentists voice concern over vaping
  
  As concerns about vaping continue to grow, dentists are worried that many people don't know the harm it can do to your teeth.
  CBC News.  Thursday, 5 Dec 2019.
• What's in the Cards for Cantel Medical (CMD) in Q1 Earnings?
  
  Better-than-expected performance at both Medical and Dental segments is likely to have driven Cantel Medical (CMD) in Q1 earnings.
  Zacks.  Wednesday, 4 Dec 2019.
• Jlloyd Samuel death: Footballer's body 'too burnt' for visual ID
  
  Jlloyd Samuel was identified by blood and dental tests after dying in his burning car, an inquest hears.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 26 Nov 2019.

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