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Baltimore Dentist Charged With Attempt Of Sexual Enticement With A Minor

Baltimore Dentist Charged With Attempt Of Sexual Enticement With A Minor

A Baltimore dentist has been charged with enticement of sexual activity with a minor, as well as the distribution of oxycodone. Vaqar Ahmad Choudry was indicted and detained on Thursday at a federal hearing at a court in Baltimore. The indictment covered Choudry’s aim to find a young girl for sex and the pain medication […]


Dentist In Tulsa Accused Of Using Unfit Dental Equipment

Dentist In Tulsa Accused Of Using Unfit Dental Equipment

A dentist in Tulsa has been accused of using dirty dental implements and needles after a bout of hepatitis C broke out amongst his dental patients. Dr W Scott Harrington’s dental practice was forced to shut in March of this year, after a unannounced inspection revealed lax sterility practises. So far 89 of Harrington’s patients […]


Dental Divides Holds Americans Apart

Dental Divides Holds Americans Apart

The access you have to decent dental care is America very much depends on where you live. According to a Pew Charitable Trusts report has found two main reasons for why dental care in America is so inconsistent. The first is that those who aren’t on the country’s Medicaid are unable to visit the full […]


Top New York Dentist Says In-House Dental Whitening Is Always The Best Choice

Top New York Dentist Says In-House Dental Whitening Is Always The Best Choice

Dr Gregg Lituchy, a top New York City dentist, has given his opinion on the best tooth whitening options for patients. Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments available on the market today. However, with so many different products to choose from and so many different brands it is easy to […]


US Dental Technology Company Calls For Investigation To Stop Fraudulent Paediatric Dentistry

US Dental Technology Company Calls For Investigation To Stop Fraudulent Paediatric Dentistry

Following USA federal probes into private dental providers performing unnecessary treatments on children, the CEO of Wonderbox Technologies, Craig Kasten, told the Las Vegas conference of the National Association of Dental Plans that the dental industry needs to take measures to reduce such behaviour. The Affordable Care Act means that Medicaid dentistry for children in […]


New Dental School Opens In New England

New Dental School Opens In New England

The University of New England has opened the doors to a brand new dental school in the north of New England. The school is much needed in the area as before, students had to go to Boston to receive any dental training. Due to the area being very rural, it has been difficult to get […]


A Patient Dies After Wisdom Tooth Surgery

A Patient Dies After Wisdom Tooth Surgery

The cause of death of a man from San Diego after having wisdom tooth surgery last year was caused by sedatives. During the autopsy, the report stated that the man had six different sedation medications in his body at the time of death. Whilst the oral surgery was underway the patient started coughing and was […]


Children Face Lengthy Wait For Orthodontic Treatment In Ireland

Children Face Lengthy Wait For Orthodontic Treatment In Ireland

Children in Ireland are facing a lengthy wait for orthodontic treatment, according to The Orthodontic Society of Ireland. In some parts of Ireland, children are facing a wait of up to four years and experts are worried that parents will resort to ‘quick-fixes’ to help their children. Orthodontists said that clinics at home and abroad […]


Dental Tourism An Increasingly Popular Choice For Canadians

Dental Tourism An Increasingly Popular Choice For Canadians

A growing number of Canadians is visiting other countries to save money on dental treatment, according to recent figures. Mexico is a very popular destination for Canadian and American dental patients, as there are several state of the art clinics, which are designed specifically for the dental tourism industry and fees are significantly lower. Travel […]


Wisconsin Police Investigate Unlicensed Dentist

Wisconsin Police Investigate Unlicensed Dentist

Police in Wisconsin are investigating a woman who claims to be a dentist after two boys were left with severe swelling and pain. The woman, who is from Waukesha is suspected of providing dental care without a license. Police searched a property on South Grand Avenue on Friday 30th August after a mother reported that […]