Dentist News

• Texas family is awarded $95m damages after blundering dentist starved girl, 4, of oxygen
  
  A Texas family has been awarded more than $95 million after daughter, Nevaeh Hall, 10, was left blind, paralyzed and unable to talk following a visit to the dentist in 2016.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 24 Sep 2022.
• Family awarded $95.5M after 4-year-old daughter suffered brain damage during dental appointment
  
  After a trial, a jury found the dentist was negligent in her treatment of the then-4-year-old who suffered drug-induced seizures and oxygen deprivation.
  ABC News.  Friday, 23 Sep 2022.
• Shop around for a new GP, Health Secretary Therese Coffey says
  
  Tasked with averting an NHS meltdown this winter, the Health Secretary unveiled an 'ABCD' strategy to fix crises affecting ambulances, backlogs, care homes, doctors and dentists.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 23 Sep 2022.
• The Best Electric Toothbrushes For Glowing Dental Checkups, According To An Expert
  
  These models from brands like Philips, Oral-B, Colgate and Quip make it easier than ever to maintain excellent dental hygiene.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022.
• The Best Teeth Whitening Products, According To Dentists
  
  We asked dental professionals for their take on the best teeth whitening kits for getting a brighter smile.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022.
• MetLife (MET) Adds Benefits as a Means to Advance Dental Plan
  
  MetLife (MET) unveils a dental plan-related incentive, promising to expand rewards by reducing out-of-pocket expenses of employees who opt for regular dental diagnosis.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 15 Sep 2022.
• Zimmer Biomet (ZBH) Procedure Recovery Strong, Margin Woe Stays
  
  Zimmer Biomet's (ZBH) recently completed spin-off of the non-core dental and spine business is expected to prove strategic.
  Zacks.  Friday, 9 Sep 2022.
• Earliest known mammal dating back 225 million years identified using dental evidence
  
  
  Yahoo.  2022-09-07T20:20:57Z.
• How a jury determined an "accident" on an African safari was murder
  
  A Pittsburgh dentist with a passion for big game hunting who took his wife on a safari in Zambia has been found guilty of her murder and fraudulently collecting millions of dollars on her life insurance policies.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 7 Sep 2022.
• Mother-of-five died after eating Pret a Manger wrap
  
  A dental nurse with a severe dairy allergy died after eating a Pret a Manger wrap that was labelled as vegan but included dairy protein, an inquest has heard.
  Sky News.  Tuesday, 6 Sep 2022.
• Outrage after Asian dentist slain in Oakland's "Little Saigon" section
  
  Surveillance video obtained by CBS Bay Area shows the brazen daylight attempted robbery that ended with the victim being fatally shot.
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 23 Aug 2022.
• Disappearing Dentists: Most practices in NI not taking new NHS patients
  
  The findings of a BBC investigation show the need for systemic reform, the British Dental Association says.
  BBC News.  Monday, 8 Aug 2022.
• Four in five of Scotland's dentists refuse new NHS patients
  
  BBC researchers could not find any practices taking on new patients in nine Scottish local authorities.
  BBC News.  Monday, 8 Aug 2022.
• Florida dentist on trial for death of wife during 2016 African safari
  
  A Florida dentist is on trial for the death of his wife during a safari trip to Zambia. His wife's death was called into question after he was accused of having an affair.
  Fox News.  Monday, 11 Jul 2022.
• Lamar Jackson denies sending message to Ravens with 'I Need $' picture
  
  Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson downplayed the apparent message he sent with a photo of a gold dental grill with the words "I Need $" he posted on social media
  Fox News.  Sunday, 10 Jul 2022.

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