Alika Crew, 42, of New Rochelle, N.Y. has been indicted for the attempted murder of her ex-fiance’s new girlfriend, prosecutors say. Alika Crew, 42, of New Rochelle, N.Y. has been indicted for the attempted murder of her ex-fiance’s new girlfriend, prosecutors say. Photo: Getty Images Alika Crew, 42, of New […]
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RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) – Teresa Regil is an artist who discovered her passion for painting almost by accident after years of being a dentist. © Janay Reece She said she doesn’t see a difference between dentistry and art because either way she’s using her hands. “In 2009 I tried to […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many in-person activities into remote services delivered over the internet. The latest example is the dreaded visit to the dentist. Dvora Brandstatter used to drive her son Elchanan half an hour to the orthodontist and back every month to make sure […]
ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / October 9, 2020 / Focused on preventive and restorative services intended to promote optimum oral health, general dentists make up more than two-thirds of the profession. A popular dentist based in the so-called Peach State of Georgia, Dr. Frank Roach Atlanta explains more about the […]
By Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist Raleigh, N.C. — You may have seen the TikTok videos on social media about whitening your teeth. TikTok videos with the hashtag “#teethwhitening” make up over 330 million views. Some recommend applying toothpaste, baking soda and aluminum foil. Others say to use bleach to […]
Post Malone is having some fun, putting on his dentist gear and checking out his friend’s teeth on Instagram. One month after getting a tattoo during his dentist appointment, Post Malone is turning heads again for dentistry-related reasons. The rapper’s team has been quietly teasing his next studio album, which […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption“I’m a victim but feel like an inconvenience” A dentist who was secretly stalked by a former patient has spoken of his shock that he was not told immediately his stalker had been released from custody. Prosecutors said Thomas Baddeley – who […]
ALLEGAN COUNTY, Mich. — Beth Rogers says her son’s health history is so bad, he needs a hospital visit for dental work. Even though he’s dealing with major pain, she said doctors cannot perform the surgery he needs until next summer. Rogers introduced us to her son Nathan, who has […]
I am a parent and dentist whose personal and professional life has been upended by this pandemic. If you’re reading this, and haven’t gone through similar turmoil, I would like to meet you. While most of the country is trying to get a grip on what to do about the […]
Gibbons Provided If you are thinking of a perfect Tuesday, I am guessing you do it by starting with a visit to the DMV, and then close with a visit to the dentist. Yes, this was my recent Tuesday, when I had these two delightful events bookend my day. I […]
After the World Health Organization released a statement recommending people avoid going to the dentist for non-emergency visits, the Oklahoma Dental Association voiced its disagreement. According to a statement released earlier this month from the WHO, people should avoid going to the dentist until there’s a drop in transmission […]
The World Health Organization has recommended that patients delay routine oral care due to COVID-19. As a dental specialist at Associated Dental Specialists and professor at Northwestern University, I strongly disagree, and I want to tell you why. First, oral care is essential. Poor oral health can lead to systemic […]
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Even in the era of COVID-19, Florida-based dentist Billy Kay wants people to be able to blow on their birthday cake and let guests eat it, too. Kay, who lives in Boca Raton and specializes in prosthetic dentistry, said he often ruminated on how many germs are spread when people […]
© Shutterstock The American Dental Association said they expect dental revenues to be down by as much as 40 percent by the end of 2020. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — While New Jersey residents have cautiously started going to hair salons, outdoor restaurants and doctor’s appointments again, many are still reluctant […]
Using polyacrylic acid solution in water as irrigation fluid in dentistry reduces risk of aerosolized pathogens. Here, the polymer is shown forming snakelike threads near the tip of a vibrating cavitron scaler (top), and it forms spools near the tip of a turbine-driven dental drill. In both cases, aerosolization is […]
A New Orleans dentist wants to make sure everyone’s voices are heard this upcoming election.Dr. Bristol Williams at NOLA Periodontics is holding its first Voter Registration Drive. She’s using her own money to get at least 100 people registered to vote.”I wanted to host this event because I absolutely love […]
Dr. Scott Asnis’ dental office in Bellmore, New York, looks a lot different than it did in February. Parents thought their son couldn’t speak, until a dentist visit changed their lives Click to expand UP NEXT Today, after checking in inside – where you and the receptionist are separated by a plastic […]
CLOSE Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff in Monmouth and Ocean counties describe the difficult losses and cherished victories of the human toll of the coronavirus fight. Asbury Park Press Michael and Eric Adler added $30,000 in safety improvements to their Aberdeen practice. The World Health Organization raised concerns about […]
Osamah Alwash, Iraqi young leader and advocate, during his participation in TEDxBaghdad 2019 TEDxBaghdad Iraq’s Osamah Ridha Alwash may only be 25 years of age, but he has already helped map tumors across his home province and has also advocated for gender equality during Iraq’s peace-building process. Alwash, a practicing dentist and […]
(Photo illustration by Chava Sanchez/LAist) Our news is free on LAist. To make sure you get our coverage: Sign up for our daily newsletters. To support our non-profit public service journalism: Donate Now. Even in a normal year, I try my best to avoid the dentist. It’s not just the […]
A Welsh dentist was secretly stalked for four years by a disgruntled patient who carried a “murder kit” — including a ski mask, knife, hammer and even a crossbow, according to prosecutors. Thomas Baddeley, 42, took meticulous notes as he counted down to “the event” — which officials believe was […]
Thinking about scheduling a dentist appointment? The World Health Organization encourages a remote consultation first, and that any routine non-essential care (like checkups or cleanings) be delayed until there is a sufficient reduction in COVID-19 transmission rates. Though if rates are low in your area and you’re overdue for an […]
You’ve got your mask, your hand sanitizer, and your six-foot queuing protocol down pat, but you’ve had a migraine for three straight months, and think it’s time to get your GP involved. But is it safe to go to the doctor, dentist, or gynecologist right now? Coronavirus isn’t the only […]
Should you go to the dentist right now? Probably not, according to the World Health Organization. © AP Dr. Terri Tiersky poses for a portrait in full personal protective equipment, double mask, face shield, gown and gloves, at her dentist office in Skokie, Ill., on Friday, June 12, 2020. What’s […]