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Sep 18th, 2008 · After curmudgeonly dentist Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) almost (but not quite) dies, he finds that he can see the recently departed — and they are really, really annoying.
Sep 18th, 2008 · After curmudgeonly dentist Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) almost (but not quite) dies, he finds that he can see the recently departed — and they are really, really annoying.
Sep 4th, 2008 · Dr. Robert Morrow is one of only two dentists in Walsh, Colo. He's also a city councilor and county coroner and formerly served as mayor and fire chief. He says people have to take on many jobs and volunteer activities to keep this small town alive, but it's worth it.
Jul 28th, 2008 · The political activities of Dr. John Cashin Jr., a dentist and civil rights organizer, resulted in investigations by the FBI and eventually led to his family's financial ruin. Sheryll Cashin, his daughter, has written a memoir, "The Agitator's Daughter."
Apr 22nd, 2008 · Military reserves leaders seek funds to support something called "Dental Readiness." Many pre-deployment soldiers haven't seen a dentist in at least a year, are in pain and are likely to suffer a serious problem within 12 months.
Apr 10th, 2008 · Light-activated bleaching techniques such as BriteSmile and Zoom are marketed as "breakthroughs" in the science of teeth whitening. But are they any more effective than less expensive bleaching gels or over-the-counter white strips? Dentists weigh in.
Jan 10th, 2008 · The makings of a young smile now go beyond whitening your teeth. For those who have the means and the inclination, cosmetic dentists now offer subtler improvements, such as lengthening or reshaping your pearly whites.
Jan 5th, 2008 · Larry Ashmead is the author of the book Bertha Venation: And Hundreds of Other Funny Names of Real People. Ashmead talks about the list of improbable and amusing names he has compiled over the years.
Jan 4th, 2008 · Two British dentists finally have something to smile about. They've won a battle. No, not with plaque; not the tooth fairy either. Rather with Lacoste, famous for its crocodile logo. Lacoste accused the dentists of copyright infringement after they hung out a sign featuring a toothy reptile.