Officials Link Source Of Oral Health Infection In 7 Kids To Anaheim Dental Office
One parent reports trouble getting a copy of his daughter's medical records from the clinic in question, the Children’s Dental Group in Anaheim. In other news from around California, a Campbell doctor's work with veterans and disabled patients is recognized, and the Ventura County chief medical examiner quits.
Los Angeles Times:
Oral Infection Outbreak Appears Linked To An Anaheim Dental Office, Officials Say
As if visiting the dentist wasn’t scary enough, Orange County health officials are alerting parents to an outbreak of oral infections that appear linked to a children’s dental office in Anaheim. At least one case of a Mycobacterial abscessus infection has been confirmed in a patient who visited the Children’s Dental Group, in the 2100 block of East Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim, according to the OC Health Care Agency. The infection was detected after the child underwent a pulpotomy procedure to remove or treat an infected tooth, health officials said. (Rocha, 9/14)
The Orange County Register:
Family Denied Dental Records After 4-Year-Old Hospitalized For Infection
Ramon Amador, 34, said his daughter, Nairi, went to the clinic for a routine exam in June when she was given a pulpotomy. ... Amador said he was denied Nairi’s dental records during his visit to the clinic Wednesday. California law gives dental practices 15 days to provide copies of records after a written request is made. (Perkes, 9/14)
The Mercury News:
Campbell Doctor Gives Sight Back To Veterans, Disabled And Low-Income
[Sandra] De La Cruz is one of 10 patients who received free vision correction surgery as part of Furlong’s Gift of Sight program. Furlong has provided surgeries—which can cost $5,000-$6,000—annually to people in need. The recipients are identified with the help of nonprofit organizations that partner with Furlong. (Leyva, 9/14)
Ventura County Star:
County Medical Examiner Quits
The chief medical examiner for Ventura County has resigned without explanation less than a year after taking the job, officials announced Wednesday. Dr. Ann Bucholtz was hired in November 2015 to fill a vacancy created by the dismissal of Dr. Jon Smith. Prosecutors found Smith had directed an unlicensed staff member to perform postmortem procedures via email while Smith was on vacation more than 2,000 miles away. Bucholtz's resignation takes effect Sept. 30. (Wilson, 9/14)