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The alarming popularity of prehistoric dentistry – The Economist

“I’VE BEEN using the wax from a Babybel,” admits a sufferer of chronic toothache; she has stuffed cheese-casing into a cavity to replace a lost filling. With most surgeries in Britain out of action due to lockdown, home dentistry has become worryingly common. “People are using needles to burst abscesses,” says James Goolnik, a dentist… Read More »

Family dentistry struggles to find protective equipment before getting back to normal – WTOC

“Getting the equipment we need to treat our patients safely for us as the providers and for the patients has been difficult because everything is back order, not to mention the prices have skyrocketed through the roof,” Dr. Linton said. “So it’s going to be a challenge to go back to somewhat normal to see… Read More »