Posts Tagged ‘dental examination’

Parents sue dentist after their son swallows a dental instrument

Parents sue dentist after their son swallows a dental instrument

The parents of a young boy are suing a dentist because they believe their son swallowed a dental instrument during a dental examination. Juhlia and Shane Nelson have filed a lawsuit against Dr Gloria Phillips; they believe their young son, Kayne, swallowed a piece of a dental instrument during a routine examination. The incident was […]


Kentucky children required to attend dental examinations

Kentucky children required to attend dental examinations

Children in Kentucky will be required by law to show evidence of a dental examination before January 1st of the year they enter school. The new measure has been put in place to try and improve standards of oral health amongst children and encourage parents to take their children for regular dental examinations. Mike Porter, […]