DearDrBicuspid Member,
In our top story of the week, a U.S. jury convicted a dentist in Kentucky for unlawfully prescribing morphine that resulted in the death of his 24-year-old patient.
Can wearing dirty dentures increase one's risk of contracting pneumonia? Without proper cleaning, dentures can accumulate pneumonia-causing bacteria.
Dental insurance made headlines three times this week. Check out the following stories:
- Aetna Dental ranks highest for patient satisfaction with dental insurance
- DentalPlans.com debuts online plan finder
- Delta Dental highlights survey results
Last but not least, if your summer plans include fun in the water, you may want to see this "Jaws"-themed bath bomb that melts away to reveal razor-sharp teeth.
Speaking of summer plans, DrBicuspid will not publish new content on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend and look forward to sharing more news with you next week.
