The world's asbestos behemoth

By Roman Shleynov

Vast amounts shipped overseas, used at home

Smog-forming and toxic gases 'consistently' undercounted, major study finds

By Bill Dawson

HOUSTON, May 31, 2002 — In a discovery with national implications, a group of government, academic and private researchers involved in a $20

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By Wendell Potter

Nonprofit's free clinics in Chicago and other U.S. cities illustrate health system failures - and need for reform
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The Center for Public Integrity and FRONTLINE investigate abuses in dentistry

By iWatch News

A Center for Public Integrity and FRONTLINE investigation

Corporate dental chains see big profits in adults who can't afford care

By David Heath and Jill Rosenbaum

How corporate dentistry mines profits from patients short on cash.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Aspen":

"… chain that promoted steep discounts in its advertisements. She went to an Aspen Dental office just outside Cleveland. Ferritto said Aspen Dental wouldn …"

"… She went to an Aspen Dental office just outside Cleveland. Ferritto said Aspen Dental wouldn’t just pull the teeth but insisted on a complete exam. She …"

"… p;four pages long. Total price: $7,835. Ferritto could not afford it, but Aspen Dental signed her up for a special credit card, with monthly payments of $ …"

"… of cleanings and two fillings, Ferritto asked her son for help. He called Aspen Dental to complain but said he got nowhere. So they turned to the state At …"

The business behind dental treatment for America’s poorest kids

By David Heath and Jill Rosenbaum

Joint investigation with PBS FRONTLINE finds pressure to meet production goals may have compromised treatment of poor young patients.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dentist":

"… n Medicaid patients. Guidelines from the American Association of Pediatric Dentists say that crowns are appropriate for children with large or extensive cavi …"

"… ns even on small cavities. In a 2009 audit, the findings were even worse. Dentists hired by the state found 1,024 quality problems in only 248 patient files …"

"… bonuses are not the same as targets. In a statement, the company said, “Dentists do not receive revenue, patient or procedure targets or scorecards.” T …"

"… s fired for "not meeting performance standards in terms of productivity." Dentists who used to work at Kool Smiles said they were under pressure to meet rev …"

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Evidence of overtreatment at dental clinics serving poor children

By David Heath

Sen. Charles Grassley says the business model of corporate dental chains has led to overtreating patients medicaid patients.

Aspen Dental faces class action suit

By David Heath

11 patients file a class action lawsuit against the corporate dental chain Aspen Dental alleging deception and violating laws in 22 states.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dentist":

"… by the Center for Public Integrity and PBS FRONTLINE titled “Dollars and Dentists” reported in June that Aspen Dental’s practice of serving patients wh …"

Texas tries to crack down on dental chains that put profits ahead of patients

By David Heath

GOP legislator in Texas says its time to end "outrageous activities" of corporate dental chains.

Conflicts of interest run rampant in state legislatures

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Legislation may overlap with business interests but part-time lawmakers vote anyway.