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RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

medical malpractice

Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn

ClearChoice’s marketing promotes quick, easy dental implants, yet many patients, like Becky Carroll, suffer from unnecessary procedures, raising concerns about profit-driven practices overshadowing patient care.

Injuries Mount as Sales Reps for Device Makers Cozy Up to Surgeons, Even in Operating Rooms

Cristina Martinez’s spinal operation in Houston was expected to be routine. But after destabilizing her spine, the surgeon discovered the implant he was ready to put in her back was larger than he wanted to use — and the device…