Who owns the x-rays and other records, patient or dentist?
Patient X may sue Dentist A, requests records to get forensic,
independent evaluation from Dentist B (without Dentist A talking to
Dentist B).

Back molar, broke small distal part of tooth. Amalgam filing comprises
about 80% of the tooth with the shell surrounding it. Dentist wanted to
put crown in (i know this is best), but I cannot afford the $1200. So I
told him to find some other way and he suggested this composite ...

Hi folks. I'm a 41 year old male. In general, I have good teeth and
have only one other filling from 20 years ago.  I had a 2 surface
filling done on tooth #18 (left back molar). It was filled with a
white composite. That was 6 weeks ago, and I still have all the

Is there any good reason why a dentist would not let the patient have
a digital copy of a digital x-ray?
I have been trying to get my dentist to send it to me, but he seems
reluctant.   When I first asked for a digital copy 4 months ago, he

I would like some advice from a dentist if possible. I have an appointment
with a dentist tomorrow so I hope that I will get a quick response. When I
went to the dentist a few weeks ago, I was told that I had 8 cavities and at
least one definite root canal and possibly 1 or 2 more.  ...

I have been using periolase for about 6 months, and I was very
impressed with my cases outcome. Here is a case I post in dental
town.........Just want to know what people think about this procedure?
I have 2-3 business to run....So please don't get offended if I didn't

Sometimes links stop working so here's the GOOD NEWS!!!
Jaw-implant class action given the go-ahead
KIRK MAKIN

GOOD NEWS!!!
It's been a long time coming...
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ational/home
All the best to you.. RealPerson :)

For economic reasons , I'm trying to get away with some version /
combination of 2 implants to stabilize a full upper denture , palate
etc  - then have two more put in later. Two implants to stabilize the
full bottom denture. Was told that two would definitely help

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I think my dentist is trying to rip us off, and have a few questions
for any pros out there.
The first thing is that I had some deeper pockets in my gums, I got
one full mouth irrigation, and was instructed on a better way to brush

Hi, I've got a crown that's held in place using temporary cement.
Should I.be concerned about the temporary cement dissolving?
My dentist says don't worry about it.

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Faulty jaw implant victims sue Health Canada
Health Canada is facing an unprecedented class-action lawsuit. An
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My dentist has recommended removal of a wisdom tooth because of a
presently unsymptomatic crack.  He thought removal made more sense
than a crown.
He indicated his office did this.  I gathered he didn't think this

I had a molar pulled the other day.. I do not know if I have dry socket. I
can not see a blood clot but I can see lots of stitches. This tooth grew in
leaning  sideways. Broke 2 times while trying to pull it &  root had
calcified or something like that so they basically dug it out. ...