A former dentist from South Dakota plead guilty last week to a $ 16.6 million scheme to defraud consumers through the sale of a sham laser device and associated treatments, promising it would cure more than 200 different conditions, according to a US Department of Justice report. The plea was the finale to a three-year effort from the DoJ to halt the distribution of the device, known as the “QLaser System”, according to the report. The defendant, 82-year-old Robert Lytle of Rapid City, S.D., plead guilty to a single count of conspiracy to introduce misbranded medical devices into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead, and one count of criminal contempt. The pleas made were part of a plea agreement, according to the DoJ release. “Victimizing the elderly…
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Former S.D. dentist pleads guilty to $17m medtech fraud scheme
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– February 1, 2018
New Burnaby denture clinic offers service with a smile
Like many people, Duke Park's career path had a few twist and turns. His training as a dental technician in his native South Korea is what led him to eventually train as a denturist after he moved to Canada.
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– February 1, 2018
Odynophagia: Symptoms, causes, and dysphagia
Odynophagia is when it is painful to swallow. This pain may occur in the throat, mouth, or food pipe and has a variety of potential causes.
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– February 1, 2018
Robert Heinlein
“A poet who reads his verse in public may have other nasty habits.”
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– January 31, 2018
Memphis noted as city of doctors, nurses and pharmacists
According to a new report from apartment rental site Abodo, Memphis ranks No. 11 among the country’s top 50 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) for its proportion of health care jobs. Abodo’s report uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). According to the bureau, health care and technical jobs include chiropractors, dentists, oral surgeons, dietitians, optometrists, pharmacists, internists, physicians, occupational therapists, dental hygienists, nurse practiti oners, emergency… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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– January 31, 2018
Developing new dental devices for the elderly
Thirty years ago, Stephen Shuman, D.D.S., M.S., never would have imagined he'd be working with aerospace engineers on oral health issues. Now, the associate professor in the School of Dentistry works with them on a regular basis.
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– January 31, 2018
Bagdikian’s Observation
“Trying to be a first-rate reporter on the average American newspaper is like trying to play Bach’s ‘St. Matthew’s Passion’ on a ukulele.”
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– January 30, 2018
Do Signs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Increase the Odds of Dental Caries? A Case-Control Study
Conclusion: Children considered by their parents/guardians to have attention deficit have a greater chance of exhibiting dental caries, independently of household income. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
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– January 30, 2018
Dr. Thomas Fuller
“All things are difficult before they are easy.”
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– January 29, 2018
Implant in 13 Site: Opinions?
45yr old patient came requesting an implant in 13 site. Do you think this treatment can be accomplished? (Source: Dental Implants Discussed by Experts)
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– January 29, 2018
