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 health issue in the world right now, and you still need to keep up with your health checks and any
Going to the dentist has never been what we’d call a good time, but, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a more loaded endeavor than ever. After all, there’s no way to mask up while getting your teeth cleaned, which means you’re more vulnerable to potential coronavirus exposure than you might be in other health care scenarios. As a result, you may be questioning whether or not to make that appointment.
The next time you go to the dentist, don’t count on being able to catch up on People magazine in the reception area. Among the many things affected by Covid-19: the doctor’s waiting room.
“The old dental appointment where you sit and read a magazine, then get called back—that’s going to shift,” says Chevy Chase orthodontist Jill Bruno. “The days of sitting in the reception area are gone. There’s no
For the past several months, many of us have been fearful of leaving home, let alone visiting the dentist. But as restrictions have eased in the past weeks, many health leaders are encouraging patients to add dental visits to their agendas again.
Dental offices were closed across the United States and Costa Rica after being advised in March by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control and
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A dentist has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for nearly 50 charges including reckless endangerment and unlawful dental acts, after he filmed himself extracting a patient’s tooth while on a hoverboard.
Seth Lookhart, from Anchorage, Alaska, was found guilty by a jury in January on 46 charges including Medicaid fraud, embezzlement, reckless endangerment and unlawful dental acts.
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Michael Wolverton
Some people might be hesitant to visit the dentist during the coronavirus pandemic, especially after the World Health
Investigations were opened hours after the prosecution received on Tuesday an online petition filed by a lawyer of three males about a doctor who had previously “sexually harassed them and incited them to commit debauchery with him,” the statement added.
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Anyone experiencing sudden patches of hair loss could benefit from a trip to the dentist – according to university research.
Alopecia areata, which affects millions in the UK, is an auto-immune disorder where the body produces antibodies that attack the hair follicles.
The hair loss is often in small patches, which are sometimes barely noticeable. But if these patches join up they can become more obvious and lead to anxiety
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – A former Manhattan-area dentist who won a multi-million dollar Powerball jackpot 25 yeas ago has died.
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KMAN Radio reports that Pat Dreiling died Monday in Kansas City, Mo.
Dreiling was born and raised in Junction City and obtained a doctorate and master’s degree from St. Louis University.
KMAN says Dreiling was stationed in Vietnam with the 3rd Dental Company,
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The firm said the move will support efforts by Leeds City Council
NJ Top Dentists has reviewed and approved Dr. William H. Stiles of Stiles Dental Care in Medford, New Jersey for 2020.
SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J., Sept. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NJ Top Dentist Dr. William H. Stiles wholeheartedly believes that a strong doctor-patient relationship is the key to excelling as a dentist. Dr. Stiles’ Golden Rule of Dentistry is to form a trusting, long-lasting relationship with each patient.
“In most
MILLIONS of Brits face an agonising wait to see the dentist after an estimated 10million appointments were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The British Dental Association (BDA) has warned it could take months to clear the backlog with campaigners claiming the coronavirus crisis has been disastrous for children’s oral health.
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A dentist has issued an alarming warning about ‘mask mouth’ – here’s how to prevent it.
While most of us are now pretty comfortable wearing a mask, one dentist has warned about the effects they have.
The dental expert has sounded the alert to millions of people currently wearing face masks every single day.
Their
Less than half of adults in England were seen by an NHS dentist over the last two years, according to new data.
Figures from NHS Digital have shown that within a 24-month period, up to the end of February, only 49.7% of adults received any dental treatment.
Within the same time period, only 59% – less than two-thirds – of children were seen by a dentist.
THIS is the bizarre moment a grandad-of-three who claims he’s never been to a dentist gets his teeth yanked out with pliers by work pals.
Machine operator Phil Bailey has worked on building sites up and down the country so never registered with a local dentist.
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