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The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist sentenced to 7 decades-plus in prison
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Dentist claims DSO went under and left a mess
A dental service organization (DSO) lasted 18 months, leaving a trail of shuttered practices and lawsuits.
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Dental center where child died forced to shutter some operations
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Dentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forward
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Getting married may be good for teeth, especially men’s
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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
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‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
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‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients suffer
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The self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.
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‘Reign of terror’ dentist sentenced to 7 decades-plus in prison
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