What would prompt a 56-year-old Anchorage, Alaska native to drive 3,700 miles for a dental visit? According to an Associated Press story by Astrid Galvan, Mark Bolzern had 62,000 reasons: "For Bolzern, seeing a dentist in Los Algodones meant a savings of up to $62,000. He was told the extensive... CONTINUE READING
It will be service with a (brand new) smile for a young waiter in Wichita, Kansas. Recently, one of his customers at Doo-Dah-Diner decided to share good fortune. [caption id="attachment_3159" align="alignright" width="119"] Oklahoma lawyer Fred Boettcher suffered from serious dental issues as a... CONTINUE READING
Studies suggest a link between anger and teeth grinding that can result in bruxism. But anger that results in the injury of a dentist? That might be linked to a tooth infection. At least in the case of a Pennsylvania man who, according to an Associated Press report, says... CONTINUE READING
Dr. Craig Gordon thought he had it tough when reality star Kim Kardashian ran out on her bill for porcelain fillings ($3,486.85, with interest) earlier this year. But one Los Angeles dental assistant might beg to differ. According to the Associated Press, a dental... CONTINUE READING