Wednesday, April 6, 2016

DIY Dentistry Could Cause Major Damage


USA Today (3/23, Florian) reports in continuing coverage that a senior at the New Jersey Institute of Technology used “his 3D printing skills” to create “his own Invisalign-like braces.” The article reports that “orthodontists, however, caution against homemade braces.” According to the article, an orthodontist in North Carolina said DIY dentistry comes with risks, adding that the student could have caused major damage to his teeth.

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