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An Anchorage dentist captured on video extracting a patient's tooth as he rode a hoverboard was sentenced to 12 years for Medicaid fraud and other crimes.Seth Lookhart's antics "darn near killed some people," Alaska Superior Court Judge Michael Wolverton said at sentencing Monday."And then, after that," the judge said, "you bragged about it in your…

Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for routine procedures, and are working under updated CDC guidance regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Seattle dentist Kathleen Saturay has increased the layers of PPE she wears when treating patients, among other precautions. Elaine Thompson/AP hide caption toggle caption Elaine Thompson/AP Dental offices have begun seeing patients return for…

Dental practices are adapting how they work in and around a patient’s mouth to account for this complicated reality. Dentists are screening patients for symptoms, limiting the number of appointments in a day, implementing stringent sanitation protocols and wearing more protective equipment to guard against the respiratory disease.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and…

When the dentist’s office called to cancel Laura Lizcano’s appointment for a crown and cavity filling in March because of the coronavirus, she wasn’t terribly worried. The 25-year-old freelance musician didn’t know at the time that the pandemic would keep medical offices closed for months, keeping her from getting her teeth taken care of before…

The high cost and short supply of PPE are several factors potentially contributing to new dentist surcharges. The next time you go to the dentist, you could be paying more up front in fees for personal protective equipment (PPE). Several KING 5 viewers said they been charged recently with fees ranging from a one-time $10…