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New Jersey Dentist Has License Suspended After Patient Dies and 14 Others Infected

A New Jersey oral surgeon had his medical license suspended for five years after bacterial endocarditis spread through his practice. Fifteen patients of Dr. John Vecchione, who ran the North Jersey Oral Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery LLC in Budd Lake, contracted…

Vietnamese Refugee Overcomes Troubled Past To Become A Dentist

Sonny Duong went from being a Vietnamese refugee to a career as a dentist in the United States. But his path was not a straight or easy one. Born in Vietnam, Duong came to the U.S. and worked hard as…

Celebrity Dentist Guilty of Aggravated and Common Assault

A woman who was indecently assaulted by a dentist to the stars has encouraged others to speak out against sexual abuse. The dental assistant was working for Dr David Carr – who has taken to Facebook to boast of clients…

Gap in Dentists Performing Health Assessments Caused By…

A recent trending topic in dentistry has seen dental professionals promoting oral health’s direct effects on patients’ overall health. This is seen in campaigns, days of recognition and association messages, but it’s also become apparent for patients during their dental…

Dentist Accused of ‘Deplorable’ Conduct for Falsifying Credentials

The owner of a cosmetic dental clinic has been struck off for his ‘deplorable’ conduct following complaints from patients who spent a fortune on treatments. Barrie Lee Semp, the man behind The Smile Centre in Whitefield, Bury, ‘dishonestly’ claimed he…

Women in Dentistry Symposium Empowers, Educates and Encourages

The profession of dentistry continues to evolve, and so does the gender balance that makes up the dentist population. Starting off as a male-dominated profession, dentistry is witnessing a surge in women’s access to and graduation from dental schools. Women…

Dentists Need to Take Action in Efforts to Reduce Drug Overdoses

Drug overdoses was one of the hot topics at dental conference in Vancouver last week, where hundreds of dentists learned about the potentially lethal combination of prescribed and illicit drugs. More than 14,000 dental professionals recently attended the Pacific Dental…

American Dental Association Celebrates New Dentists with 10 Under 10 Award

The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced the recipients of its inaugural 10 Under 10 awards, which recognize 10 new dentists who demonstrate excellence in their work, community and inspiring others. The ADA New Dentist Committee selected dentists making an…

Chaperone Ordered for Dentist Accused of Groping Colleagues

A dentist has been ordered to work with a chaperone after being accused of groping a colleague’s breasts and bottom, a tribunal heard. Dr Aviva Riley, a partner at a dental practice in Kent, was brought before the General Dental Council (GDC)…

Can High-Tech Stress Relief Make You Enjoy Going to the Dentist?

Barrie dentist features unique, all-natural calming system Keep calm and drill on. Patients are relaxed in the dental chair at the Barrie practice of Dr. Micheal Robinson. Robinson is one of only two dentists out of 21,000 in Canada – including…

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Arizona Dentist Sued After Child’s Post-Procedure Death

An Arizona mother has filed a wrongful death complaint against a dental office in Arizona after her child died following a routine visit. “The mom called back reporting signs of fever from her daughter, the dentist looked at the child,…

PM Trudeau Names Female Indigenous Dentist as Senator

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named two new Independent senators to sit in the upper chamber. Mary Coyle, 63, will sit for Nova Scotia and Mary Jane McCallum, 65, will represent Manitoba. McCallum, who is of Cree descent and a survivor of…

Florida Dentist Elected ADA’s Second Vice President

Richard A. Huot, D.D.S., a general dentist and practice management consultant in Vero Beach, Florida, was elected second vice president of the American Dental Association (ADA) during a meeting of the ADA House of Delegates in Atlanta. The ADA Board…

Delaware Dentist Chosen President-Elect of the American Dental Association

Dr. Jeffrey Cole, D.D.S., to assume ADA presidency in 2018 Dr. Jeffrey Cole, D.D.S., a dentist in Wilmington, Delaware, is the new president-elect of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Cole was recently elected during a meeting of the ADA…

Dentists in the Crosshairs of New Liberal Tax Announcements

The federal government has sent another warning shot to dentists and other professionals who have been using private corporations (PC) such as professional corporations/ hygiene service corporations /technical service corporations and holding corporations as a tax savings vehicle. Below are…

Alberta Dentists Suspended from Providing Anesthesia

The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) has permanently suspended single operator sedation. The motion was passed at a meeting on May 24, which states that registered dentists in Alberta can no longer “simultaneously provide deep sedation or general anesthesia…

Dental Tourism: Caveat Emptor

Many of our patients are attracted to the allure of cheaper dental treatment abroad. Tooth #36 in the accompanying radiograph (Fig. 1) and photo (Fig. 2) is an example of such a case. Unfortunately in this case, almost every possible…

“Best in Vaughan” Dentist Loses License After Sex Scandal

Dr. Paul Sclodnick claims on his website that it’s the “positive atmosphere he creates with his caring manner and extensive dental experience” that has brought so many patients into his Maple clinic, including actress Neve Campbell. Ask some of Sclodnick’s…

Dentist Accused of Illegal Staffing, Defrauding Healthcare System

A Brooklyn dentist used unlicensed people to perform dental work in his office and sent the bills to Medicaid, the New York State Attorney General’s Office alleged Friday. Licensed dentist Joseph Shyknevsky, 46, of Brooklyn, was accused in an indictment…