There are some articles I found recently that I feel may be worth a read.
1) Unfortunate Error in Oral Surgeon’s Background
This article from the L.A. times discusses how Dr. Suzanne McCormick, president of the Dental Board of California, wrongly removed 2 permanent molars instead of wisdom teeth from a patient several years ago, and settled out of court.
2) Some Facts your Dentist Does Not Want you to Know
This interesting article provides insights in how you should be managing your dental care. Two fascinating tidbits from this article are
“It is estimated that 15 to 18 percent of dentists are addicted to drugs or alcohol.”
“Dr. Jay Friedman, the nation’s leading authority on dental quality control, once told me the source of the conventional wisdom that you should brush your teeth twice a day…He told me it was based on a toothpaste commercial.”
Austin Stone, who went into comatose on March 30 following the extraction of his wisdom teeth, helped his track team make it to state last year. Now he is currently rehabilitating and his track team is without him but can still feel his presence.