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Instrument sterilization key to safe dentistry
Aberdeen-area dentists say incidents like the one that put Oklahoma oral surgery patients in danger are rare. In March, negligent practices at a Tulsa, Okla., oral surgeon's office required patients...
View ArticleHoag surgeon appointed to head group
The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons will announce Dr. Charles Hasse of Irvine as its new president at the group's annual scientific conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., next week....
View ArticleMother of teen who died after dental surgery advocates for dental safety
The mother of a Howard County teenager who died after dental surgery wants to see all pediatric dental procedures that use general anesthesia take place in hospitals someday. But for now, Cathy Garger...
View ArticleMichael Douglas and the debate over oral sex and cancer
Michael Douglas recently addressed his bout with throat cancer, leading many to believe that his particular battle with the disease was brought on by oral sex. But now his camp is backtracking on the...
View ArticleEyeball wars comes to an end
http://www.whatdoctorsknow.com Too many people think living with a lost tooth is no big deal. In fact, the long-term effects can make it a very big deal. Not replacing a missing tooth increases the...
View ArticleDoctors on stage: They've got a song in their cardiac muscle
What, you may ask, is so special about a doctor who talks out of the side of his mouth? A comedian who puts you to sleep? An obstetrician who keeps the big event moving on schedule? Find out when some...
View ArticleJobs that pay $70 an hour or more
Money can’t buy happiness. But if you were making $70 an hour-plus (about $146,000 a year), you’d probably be pretty content, at least with your salary. Those that make this much money an hour are...
View ArticleDrilling down on the necessity of dental X-rays
When my son and daughter were youngsters, once a year I'd have a disagreement with their pediatric dentist. He wanted to do routine annual X-rays, and I would protest because neither child ever had any...
View ArticleJaime Membreno: Know changes in state law that can impact eye care
Managing your health in today's ever-changing health care landscape can be a challenge. Not only are you faced with trying to understand federal laws but you also need to navigate state laws that can...
View ArticleDucks' dentist does more than fill in the gaps
The doctor holds up a hand and says, "Wait." She turns away to rummage through a drawer, explaining: "I want to show you something." It takes a moment to push aside the syringes and packets of gauze...
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