Michelle CrouchRestorationsN.C. regulates pups at the dental officeThe first time 11-year-old Levi McAllister had a tooth pulled, he screamed and kicked so much that his mom had to hold him down. So, when Levi returned to Charlotte Pediatric Dentistry to get two more teeth pulled, dental hygienist Barb Kucera had a surprise for him: a friendly Labrador retriever.March 2, 2022Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of ‘gross incompetence’ surrenders licenseA dentist suspended indefinitely in 2024 due to “gross incompetence and ignorance in the practice of dentistry” has surrendered his license to practice.ObesityThere may be a link between obesity and oral health habitsPodcastsPodcast: Dental team costs are rising. What does that mean for dentists?Dental SpecialtiesDental surgeon spots rare anatomical detail in Shroud of TurinBrainCaries, gum disease may be tied to increased stroke risk