Dr. Warren Brill, President-elect of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry talks about dental chains and how to make sure children receive the best care. (TODAY)
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An investigation reveals ongoing allegations that Small Smiles, a chain of children's dental clinic for low-income families, has performed unnecessary procedures on kids to collect Medicaid money. NBC's Lisa Myers reports. (TODAY)
A dentist in Indonesia is fighting fear in his dental chair by using a musical drill that plays songs from an MP3 player. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports. (TODAY)
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours in a suburb of Atlanta on Friday, hoping to get free dental care. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News)
Mercury has been a key component in silver amalgam dental fillings since before the Civil War, but the appropriate level of exposure to the toxin is once again under review. NBC's Tom Costello reports. (Nightly News)
A new study suggests that the chemical BPA, commonly used in dental sealants, could pose health risks to children. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)