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Former Oregon Dentist Pleads To Illegally Possessing, Distributing Opioids, Anti-Anxiety Pills

Endodontist illegally obtained tens of thousands of pills from 2016 to 2020, investigators found.

Jul 13, 2022
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Bill Would Open Up Dentistry In Oregon To New Profession

Dentists oppose the bill which would allow dental therapists to perform fillings and provide other routine care.

Mar 22, 2021
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In-Home Teeth-Straightening Business Is Booming ― But Better Brace Yourself

Jan 24, 2020

How To Get Bargain Dentistry And A Vacation To Boot

Sep 3, 2019

Hayden Wins Support for Mobile Dental Clinics After Moment of Confusion

House Bill 3139 requires cities to allow nonprofits to set up temporary mobile clinics on private property, like one Rep. Hayden uses to give free dental care. His failed attempts to get approval for these clinics led him to the Legislature, but a fumble nearly killed the bill.

May 7, 2015

Dental-care “Rock Star” Keynotes Virginia Garcia Healthcare Symposium

Virtual dentistry takes off in California, is on the fast track in Oregon

Apr 7, 2015

New “Dental Therapists” Could Help Bridge Oral Healthcare Gap

If allowed, this position would function like physician assistants in the medical world.

Aug 11, 2014
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Coos Bay Group Seeks to Eliminate Childhood Dental Disease

January 6, 2012 – A coalition led by Dr. Dane Smith in Coos Bay County is determined to eliminate dental disease among its children. “I’ve heard it said that holes in people’s teeth reflect holes in their heart, and I think there’s truth to that,” said Smith, an oral surgeon in Brookings. “People who have high self-esteem and high expectations for their lives have fewer cavities.” That’s why it takes a whole community to address the issue.

Jan 6, 2012