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ND dentists try to provide safe environment for patients to receive non-emergency dental care

The dentist office is providing personal protective equipment for patients and staff, using an air-purifier and requiring patients to wait in their cars
Kathryn Gallo,

FARGO, N.D. — Dental offices in North Dakota are now open for individuals to take care of non-emergency dental needs. Dr. Brenda Barfield of Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry in Fargo is reminding those that may still be hesitant that it is necessary to visit in order to take care of those needs. Her office is taking precautions to ensure a…
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Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry Has a Solution for Your Excess Halloween Candy

Donated candy will be sent to troops and first responders
Angela Shen,

FARGO, N.D. — If you’ve got piles of candy from Halloween night, you can spare some cavities and put it towards a good cause. Friendly Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry is doing a candy buyback that helps our heroes. All donated candy goes towards Operation Gratitude, which sends treats to troops and first responders. “We could get candy away from the kids, so…
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Police: Driver of Car May Have Been Under the Influence

The driver and the passenger suffered minor injuries
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1/4 Show Caption Hide Caption 2/4 Show Caption Hide Caption 3/4 Show Caption Hide Caption 4/4 Show Caption Hide Caption SANTA ANA, Calif. — Authorities say the driver of a car that crashed into the second floor of a dentist office admitted to using narcotics earlier in the day. On Sunday, Orange County Fire Authorities responded to a crash of…
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Local Dentist Office Collects Halloween Candy for Troops and First Responders

last year they donated more than 300 pounds of candy
Danielle Church,

FARGO, ND — If you’re still riding your sugar high from Halloween and don’t think you can fit one more piece of candy in, we may have just what you need. A local business is willing to take that candy off your hands and is giving back to service men and women in the process. We’re told sharing is caring and…
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Maple Family Dental Offers Free Clinic for Fargo’s Homeless Residents

they saw more than 15 patients
Danielle Church,

FARGO, ND — Maple Family Dental got out of the office and into a homeless shelter to help those who can’t always afford to get their teeth cleaned. Dave Weatherly has never had his teeth cleaned at the dentist. “It’s a good feeling to be able to get it done. I’m not much of a lover of dentists,” Weatherly said. Now…
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New Dental Office Opens in Horace

Maple Family Dental celebrates is grand opening in Horace
Site Staff,

HORACE, N.D. — The Horace community could see a few more pearly whites as they welcome a new dentist office.  Maple Family Dental celebrated their grand opening this morning. Bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals and a gyro-sphere were set out for family fun. Staff gave tours of their x-ray and exam rooms giving potential patrons a behind-the-scenes look at…

Health Matters: What’s Putting You at Risk for Oral Cancer?

You may be surprised to see what the highest risks are for developing oral cancers
Site Staff,

HEALTH MATTERS — April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and lifestyle choices can affect how much you’re at risk. The earlier you catch oral cancer, the better. Knowing what puts you at risk…can save your life. There are steps you can take to avoid oral cavity cancer. “The two biggest risk factors are cigarette smoke and alcohol,” said Dr. Ryan…