Rural Health Network unveils ‘Dental Office on Wheels’ May 9, 2008
Dr. Lidia Wegielnik, the van s dentist, reported that 145 children had been seen at two schools at which a high percentage of the kids we re seeing have cavities, and some have even needed extractions and root canal work which we perform in the mobile dental office. The van will travel to all six school districts in Greene County, as well as to health clinics and other sites. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Why Americans Are Going Abroad for Health Care May 9, 2008
My sister needed dental work that would have cost her about $3000 (after insurance)in the U.S. She had visited several dentists in the U.S. and none could treat her problem (she needed extensive root canal, cap, etc) She contacted "New Medical Horizons" in NYC and they arranged her treatment in India which only cost $250 ... My sister needed dental work that would have cost her about $3000 (after insurance)in the U.S. She had visited several dentists in the U.S. and none could treat her problem... (FastCompany)
Up for Air: Men seen wristband wrestling at Town Meeting May 8, 2008
Our pal is laid low but on the mend, and we hope that he ll be back well ahead of the next property-tax bill, root canal or gas fill-up. When he s around, it s like a bad case of poison ivy, but when he s not here, we all miss him madly. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Filler up: Dentist trip is a gas May 8, 2008
Don t get me wrong, I haven t tried this out with a bigger procedure like say, a root canal, but my new dentist has me on a regular cleaning schedule to keep me away from such work. And as long as I get to pretend I m a super relaxed, rock star, I ll be showing up for every appointment. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Now's the time, Terry May 5, 2008
Accompanied by no fewer than four staff members, she approached the event with the relish one might bring to a double root canal. "I'm not comfortable all the time in the spotlight," she said. (Boston Globe)
Thrilling listens May 3, 2008
"Pike dug his index finger beneath the soft tissue of the man's collarbone, where 26 individual nerves joined into the brachioplexus. The supraclavicular nerve, which carried information into the spinal cord, ran close to the skin at that point, following a groove in the bone. When Pike crushed the bundle hard into the bone, the entire brachioplexus fired a pain signal not unlike a root canal without novocaine. The man made a high-pitched buzzing moan, veins jumped in his neck like writhing... (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
Dealing with An IT Bully May 2, 2008
I remember sitting there weary-eyed, staring at the smirk on his face thinking that I d rather be at the dentist getting a root canal than having to listen to this blowhard spout off. It s safe to say that most of us in IT have encountered someone who was belligerent and unreasonable. (Datamation)
Ed Bouchette's Steelers/NFL Draft chat transcript 04/22/08 Apr 23, 2008
There's nothing I like more than a good mock draft, unless it's root canal. First published on April 22, 2008 at 2:23 pm Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Festival Goes 'Gonzo' Apr 20, 2008
They became fast friends, and when she had to have a root canal, he ran the bar for her. He also ran a tab. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal? Apr 19, 2008
Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal ... Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal ... Maciej Henneberg, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Adelaide in Australia contends on the basis of photographs that LB1 had a filling--and possibly a root canal--in its lower left first molar (technically known as the M1). (Scientific American)
Obama Gets Slammed Apr 17, 2008
I didn't actually watch the debate, because frankly I'd rather have a root canal, but it sounds like B. Hussein had his hat handed to him. He still will most likely be the nom, but hopefully it bought HRC a little more primary time. (Human Events Online)
Root canal of all evil| Apr 16, 2008
FEATURE The root canal of all evil Marina Lapenkova Tue, 15 Apr 2008. Caviar for patients recovering from a blood test, psychoanalysis at $10000 per hour: nothing is too much for ailing billionaires at the Neo Vita clinic in Moscow's swishest suburb. (iAfrica.com)
Dahl enjoys role as leader in dentistry by women Apr 16, 2008
Dahl, an endodontist specializing in root canal treatment who has a private practice in Onalaska, Wis ... Even though I am a specialist with a practice limited to root canal treatments, I do a general examination on every patient and work to educate every patient on their overall oral health ... Root canal treatment gets a bad rap. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Devils top Rangers in OT Apr 14, 2008
We were just going, said forward Zach Parise, who lost two teeth in Game 2 and had root canal Saturday. We wanted to get this win. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Getting your teeth into the cost of vital dental work Apr 12, 2008
What are my legal rights as a foreign patient. Am I prepared to go through the courts. (Scotsman)
Film reviews: Leatherheads, [Rec], The 39 Steps and more Apr 11, 2008
She's just awful, scrunching her features into that pouting, squinty, unadorable mush face that's made her last three or four characters look as if they've just had root canal surgery. It's less likely that two football players would fall for Lexie than fall over her, notwithstanding the script's chivalrous acclaim for her (oddly unphotographed) "great legs". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Spiritual leaders answer: this week’s subject perseverance Apr 11, 2008
He said, Root canal time, and he scheduled me to come back the following week. The closer I got to the appointment, the more the tooth hurt. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
As soon as you've read this, get up and floss Apr 6, 2008
LOADING Apr 06, 2008 - 04:05:02 CDT Two of the most dreaded words in the English language are "root canal." They rank with "jury duty," "Pia Zadora," "IRS audit" and "tractor pull" in my two-word pantheon of tortures ... I had my fifth root canal last week ... There is nothing painful about a root canal. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Garner dentist draws critics and fans Apr 6, 2008
Vidal performed root canal treatments on Reece s two front teeth in late fall 2005 ... He also had root canal treatments performed ... An investigation is pending with the Iowa Board of Dental Examiners, following charges that Vidal performed an extensive number of unnecessary root canal treatments for Title 19 patients. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Saving dollars on dental in Mexico Apr 6, 2008
Dayo Dental in Phoenix is betting that Arizona residents, especially those without health insurance and seniors whose dental work isn't covered by Medicare, will be anxious to brush aside cautionary warnings from American dental groups to pursue root canals or porcelain caps in places such as Los Algodones or the Sonoran beach getaway Puerto Peasco ... Rubio's practice includes patient rooms outfitted with monitors and X-ray machines and surgical suites reserved for specialized procedures such... (AZCentral -- News)
Germano ready to face Dodgers again Apr 4, 2008
Giles is coming back from offseason knee surgery and Black has said that he would like to occasionally spell the veteran right fielder, even though Giles probably equates taking days off to, say, a root canal. Jim Edmonds is scheduled to play the second of two Minor League games Friday with Class A Lake Elsinore with an eye on coming off the disabled list when he's eligible Saturday, as long as his right calf isn't bothering him. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Opinion: Walsh's first move should be to fire Isiah Apr 3, 2008
The other day, I asked someone who once covered the Knicks if he missed the beat, and he looked at me like I'd asked him if he enjoys a root canal. He said, in fact, that he feels a kinship of sorts whenever he runs into someone player, coach, executive, janitor, popcorn seller, doesn't matter who has escaped the franchise. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Scott Morrow loses 139 pounds Apr 3, 2008
Turning point: "My turning point was when I went to my dentist in January 2007 for a root canal and was told that my blood pressure was too high for my dentist to perform the procedure," he says. "Basically, I was kicked out of my dentist's office and told to come back when my blood pressure was under control. Wow what a wake-up moment.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Heady baserunning helps Dodgers win Apr 2, 2008
179 this spring, made the club as a switch-hitting pinch-hitter mainly because he was out of options and was in pain all day because of a root canal. "I had a hole in my bat this spring," said Young, who hit. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Board charges Garner dentist Apr 1, 2008
GARNER A Garner dentist has been charged with performing an extensive number of unnecessary root canals for Title 19 patients ... Vidal is charged with performing unnecessary root canal treatments in Title 19 patients during a 14-month period ... Treatment also involved crowning the teeth after the root canal therapy. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Endodontists Urge Kids to "Watch Their Mouths" Apr 1, 2008
The AAE's mouth guard campaign is part of a larger initiative - the 2008 Root Canal Awareness Week campaign -- which takes place March 30 to April 5. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
USA TODAY Weight-Loss Challenge Returns For 5th Year With Eight Weeks of Compelling Stories and Online Features Mar 31, 2008
These stories range from a man in Georgia who was triggered into losing weight after a his dentist refused to perform a root canal due to his high blood pressure; a woman in Michigan who fought to lose weight and get healthy after being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer; and a woman in New Jersey who lost 248 pounds and regained her slim figure and athletic lifestyle. All stories will feature before and after photos and will be available in print and online at. (PR Newswire)
One man's 137-pound loss starts with visit to dentist Mar 31, 2008
Morrow went to his dentist in January 2007 for a root canal. As a precaution, the hygienist took Morrow's blood pressure twice, and both readings were way too high. (USA Today -- News)
Students are welcomed to reality Mar 29, 2008
Just when you have no dental insurance, you find yourself needing a root canal for $1,500. Perhaps you have no health insurance and have to foot a big medical bill yourself, or you ve used up your sick days at work and have to pay them back. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Red Sox' Drew doubtful for tonight Mar 28, 2008
Bartolo Colon, who had a root canal in Florida, starts against the Dodgers tonight. Jose Vaquedano and TJ Large are also scheduled to pitch. (Boston Globe)
Maffet Cemetery acquires benefactor Mar 28, 2008
J Lo wrote on Mar 28, 2008 6:52 AM:" I am not suprised at all that Durbin Dental would do a deed this caring and selfless. I have had ALOT of dental work done through this practice, and I have to say they are the most compassionate staff I have encountered in a medical office thus far! They make a root canal like a filling! Way to go Dr. Durbin and staff! ". Robert wrote on Mar 28, 2008 6:22 AM:" Something good in a world of bad. Thanks to the good heart of great Americans. Thanks to Dr. Durbin... (Elizabethtown News Enterprise, KY)
Opinion: Goodbye, Brookline: Thanks-giving and turkeys Mar 27, 2008
Thank you for stopping on the street on New Year s Eve minutes after I had a root canal (still half numb), letting me take your picture and hear your New Year s resolution. Thank you for letting me make a Web video of your dog doing tricks in Amory Park. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Will Willie Or Won't Willie Mar 26, 2008
some of them just a little less enjoyable than a root canal. waiting for the big man to wrap it up. (WREG.com, TN)
Seven Ways to Save on Dental Expenses Mar 26, 2008
A yearly exam, tooth-cleaning and X-rays can cost well over $200, while more complex dental work such as root canals and capping teeth can cost more than $1,000 ... For example, expensive "heroics" to save a much compromised tooth (such as root canal treatment, crown lengthening and a crown) with a questionable prognosis might best be handled by a tooth extraction and replacement by a dental implant. (Fox News)
Three documentaries put faces on autism Mar 25, 2008
"Who wants to sit through an hour and a half of autism? I'd rather have root canal.". Regan's strategy was to focus on the children and their families. (Los Angeles Times)
Further education fees included in personal reliefs, rebates Mar 24, 2008
Dental treatment limited to tooth extraction, filling, scaling and cleaning but not including cosmetic dental treatment expenses such as teeth restoration and replacement involving crowning, root canal and dentures. Further education fees. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
How safe is surgery abroad? Mar 23, 2008
"In Hungary - the top spot for dental tourism - a root canal costs 104 compared to the average UK price of 220." According to Treatment Abroad, last year 43 per cent of medical tourists from the UK had dental treatment, 29 per cent cosmetic surgery, 18 per cent for other operations such as hip replacements, and 10 per cent for fertility treatment. Why do it. (Mirror.co.uk)
Mexican Police Chief Seeks Asylum Mar 22, 2008
Mosier also pointed to another recent crime in which the mayor of Columbus visited a dentist in Palomas only to have his root canal interrupted by two pistol-toting men came in demanding money. No one was injured. (Time.com)
At its core, 'Drillbit' a soft-hearted smack-down Mar 22, 2008
Its title sounds like an open invitation for a more excruciating than root canal joke. But no need to grasp for cheap laughs, even if that's what Drillbit Taylor spends a good chunk of its 102 minutes doing. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Music labels seek right track Mar 17, 2008
The trouble came to a head when Ted Mico, the head of digital strategy at Interscope/Geffen/A&M records, declared: "I need more marketing and promotion on the Internet like I need a root canal without anesthetic.". He was responding to his fellow panelist, Peter Rojas, the founder of a new music blog, RCRD LBL (pronounced record label. (Boston Globe)
Yanks' Merrill swollen after scare with ball Mar 15, 2008
Merrill underwent a pair of CT scans, which came back negative, as well as an emergency root canal after losing a tooth. "I feel pretty good, all things considered," Merrill said. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
A small bend in road for Buchholz Mar 9, 2008
Playing it safeIt's been a rough week for Coco Crisp, with his groin injury and root canal, but the center fielder doesn't seem too frustrated ... "The only thing is I want to be out there playing, but unfortunately I can't right now. So just wait 'til that heals up and get out there playing." Crisp will need a follow-up on the root canal Thursday. (Boston Globe)
Red Sox notes: Crisp embraces competition Mar 9, 2008
Tightness in both groin muscles, combined with a root canal Thursday, have kept him on the bench. Jacoby Ellsbury -- Crisp's competition for the center-field job -- has started five Grapefruit League games in center. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
America's favorite couple Mar 8, 2008
It s as if the slightest little adjustment we re asked to make on behalf of our mate generates the same feelings within us as if we were in the dentist s chair getting a root canal done. The real beauty of what this couple is doing is not simply that they re making these sacrifices for one another, but that they re doing so volitionally, without regard to their own individual needs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Arash MarkaziON THE SCENE Mar 8, 2008
Cardinal coach Trent Johnson had an equally glazed look on his face as he stared at the wall in front of him and tersely answered questions, often pausing and shaking his head before responding with all the pain of a patient sitting in a dentist's chair during a root canal. "It's difficult because they played well for 42 minutes and they came up short," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Editorial: Free advice for McCain Mar 8, 2008
Then, when McCain showed up, he looked grim next to the president, as though he would rather be at the dentist having a root canal than stand there. What is it with these guys. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Notes: Buchholz works through trouble Mar 8, 2008
Crisp has been out with a sore groin, and also had a root canal Thursday. Lugo, who said the tightness in his back felt better, will be out until at least Monday. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
It's different for Dodgers' Torre Mar 7, 2008
"Open wideAs if having to work through a groin injury wasn't enough, Coco Crisp got a trip to the dentist for his troubles. With the center fielder out since getting two at-bats in Sunday's game against the Twins, there has hardly been a competition in center field this spring. But Jacoby Ellsbury finally made a statement. He made a Crisp-style catch in center in the first inning yesterday, robbing Xavier Paul steps before the warning track, then tumbling to the turf.He followed by belting a... (Boston Globe)
Blue-Clad Torre Faces Off Against Red Sox Mar 7, 2008
Notes: Boston CF Coco Crisp, sidelined for several days with a groin injury, was scheduled for a root canal and missed Thursday's game. Los Angeles LF Juan Pierre got his fourth stolen base of spring training after leading off the game with a single. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Red Sox notes: Matchup different for Torre Mar 7, 2008
03/06/2008 6:07 PM ET Notes: Matchup not the same for Torre Root canal sidelines Crisp; Lugo sits with sore back By Maureen Mullen / Special to MLB.com ... " Down time: Center fielder Coco Crisp and shortstop Julio Lugo were not available for Thursday's game against the Dodgers. Lugo, out with tightness in his back, is expected to play Friday. Crisp missed two games with a sore groin and was having a root canal Thursday. "On one side of it, maybe it's a blessing, because it gives him another... (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Pint-sized Fun Mar 4, 2008
There comes a point, though, when Sixth Street feels like the road to nowhere and one more show sounds about as fun as a root canal. What to do when SXSW fatigue sets in. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Illinois Zoo Tiger Treated to Whopper of a Root Canal Mar 2, 2008
Feb. 29: Veterinarian Larry Baker, right, performs a root canal on "Besar," a 16-year-old Sumatran Tiger at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Ill. Feb. 29: Veterinarian Larry Baker, right, performs a root canal on "Besar," a 16-year-old Sumatran Tiger at the Miller Park Zoo in Bloomington, Ill ... A team of experts armed with anesthetic and a shotgun performed a root canal on the 225-pound animal at Bloomington's Miller Park Zoo Friday. (Fox News)
Semantics Can Shatter Your Image Mar 1, 2008
She recently canceled our meeting, explaining that her kids had play dates, her husband was undergoing a root canal, the cat needed declawing and her niece had ringworm. In business, too much information can be dangerous. (Entrepreneur)
Notes: It's honky dory with Sanchez Mar 1, 2008
Battling with Mike Pelfrey for the fifth starter's role, El Duque was originally set back when he had a root canal last week. "He's just a little bit behind right now," Peterson said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Tiger gets root canal Mar 1, 2008
BLOOMINGTON -- How do you perform a root canal on a 225-pound Sumatran tiger ... The impressive array of top-notch professionals who turned out to drill and fill the powerful cats root canal Friday appeared firmly in control for most of the two-and-a-half hour procedure ... But Baker, a self-described risk taker who has performed hundreds of root canals on dogs and smaller cats, was not shaken by the potential danger. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Finishing strong Feb 28, 2008
A short list of his injuries this season include a painful bone bruise in his knee, a root canal in his front right tooth, a popped blood vessel in his right eye, a hyperextended right elbow, and in tonight's game, a slightly sprained right ankle. And yet, tonight, he's feeling pretty good. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pelfrey applies lessons from last year Feb 28, 2008
He already is behind the other starters because of his root canal last week. And even after he threw what general manager Omar Minaya called "a really good bullpen" Tuesday, the club has no idea when Hernandez will pitch in an exhibition game. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Brighter Smiles: Rate your doc Feb 27, 2008
Comment 1: Had a root canal and a crown done on a tooth a year ago and the tooth is still not right. Had over 10 appointments for this tooth and fillings in other teeth and he was never punctual. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Notes: Register trying to stand out Feb 24, 2008
Orlando Hernandez visited his dentist for a root canal on Friday, though he felt well enough to throw off flat ground one day later. "I don't think he's going to be set back," Randolph said. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Reports: Coughlin, Giants closing in on extension Feb 21, 2008
As Giants co-owner Steve Tisch told the New York Daily News last week regarding contract talks, "It's coming, but it's not like root canal is coming. This is going to be a very pleasant experience.". Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. (ESPN -- Football News)
Duquesne Men at No. 10 (AP) Xavier on Thursday Feb 20, 2008
with James on the bench in street clothes the Stirling, Scotland native - fresh off a root canal the previous day - posted 18 points, 12 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals in 28 minutes vs. St. Bonaventure on Jan. 23. Achara had his front tooth knocked out early in the second half vs. Saint Joseph's, had a root canal the next day then delivered 21 points and a career high-tying five blocks at La Salle. (Goduquesne.com)
NHS dentistry 'set back 20 years' Feb 19, 2008
But patient Rhys Jones, who approached his NHS dentist to fix his root canal, found it would have cost him more than 600. It should cost 39 on the NHS.. (BBC News -- UK)
RNC donor event outlines Obama attack plan... Feb 19, 2008
I've watched him in the debates and its as painful as a root canal listening to him try and discuss anything remotely connected to domestic issues. His heart just doesn't seem into it. (The Drudge Report)
Lions fall at Michigan Feb 10, 2008
Junior Jamelle Cornley, playing after receiving a root canal for a broken tooth on Thursday, picked up his third foul and had to go to the bench with just over 16 minutes to play. Harris drained a three with 14:35 to play to get Michigan on the board in the half. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
State Dems will caucus Feb. 19 Feb 9, 2008
It's not as much fun as a root canal or as gripping as reading your insurance policy, but Democrats across the state will today be poring over the latest version of the Hawaii Delegate Selection Plan for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. "It's a document only a lawyer could love," said Andy Winer, an attorney and state director of the Hawaii Obama for President committee. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)