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 Junk science from a true charlatan, March 10, 2015
By PATTY R.
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Junk science from a true charlatan.Koolaid drinkers unite and buy the book. Follow his advise, lose your teeth and sue him for his guidance.
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 Everyone who ever sits in a dentist's chair needs to at least through this book., December 24, 2013
By Y2K Heretic
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Everyone who ever sits in a dentist's chair needs to at least through this book. Especially if you're a parent. Dentists screw up kids teeth, then blame it all on soft drinks or chewing gum. Parents need to check dentists' work. No one else will. The author did work as an expert witness prosecuting dentists for shoddy work.
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excellent consumer guide to dentistry, January 30, 2010
By Laura Blueberry (Boston)
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This guy has opinions that make sense about how to get good dental care. I think it is the best such book for the consumer that I have found so far. He is a dentist himself, but the kind that really wants people to have the care they need, not too much nor too little. He describes some of the things dentists tend to do that are not necessary. He explains the different dental treatments pretty well. The date is a bit old (2002). It is at least the second edition I believe; because I also own a 1991 hardcover edition. I have not looked recently (2010) to see if there might be something better out there now.
I would like to see an even thicker book with more details, but that may not be commercially viable!
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Read this book before getting treatment!, June 10, 2009
By pogo821 (San Diego CA)
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I wish I had read this book before I started getting dental treatments. It would have saved me a lot of unnecessary bills.
This book covers anything & everything about dental treatments and how to avoid "charlatans" who make up dental problems just so they can get money out of you. In my case, a young dentist (whom I stopped seeing within a month) removed amalgam fillings just as a "preventative" against future cracking. That created more problems like an unforeseen root canal. Pretty soon a routine cleaning turns into a $2,000 bill! Don't fall for their scare tactics in the chair. Be an educated consumer.
And if you're so inclined, read Dr. Friedman's public health articles on dentistry.
Too bad, dentists like him are going the way of the dodo.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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 Good value for money!, October 10, 2008
By kclam (Hong Kong, China)
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This book is about common dental problems, diseases, their prevention and treatments. The topics covered are quite comprehensive, such as dental caries (decay), periodontal disease, replacement of missing teeth, root canal treatment, cosmetic dentistry, tooth extraction, common diseases of the gum and soft tissues of the mouth. I particularly find the recommendations at the end of each chapter very useful. These practical tips enable consumers to arrive at informed decisions to avoid being overcharged and overtreated.
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Buy this book before your next dentist appointment, October 04, 2004
By book lover (new york city)
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This book is an excellent reference tool. Before you let a dentist talk you into expensive, maybe unnecessary dental work that may create even more problems down the road, sit down with this book. You'll find clear explanations of dental problems and procedures and this book can give you additional information and assurance when you suspect your dentist's recommendations may not always be in your best interests.
6 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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