“Simon took the sack out and dumped at least twenty cans on the grass — half of them cone-tops! They could have been diamonds, they were so beautiful … As far as I could tell, the conies were all from Minnesota. Four or five of them were Grain Belt. There […]
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Local dentists provide clinic for parents, kids experiencing homelessness
Dr. Loveleen Brar, far left, talks with Suzette Steele at the Pete Andersen FUSION Family Center. Behind, Dr. Sukhi Jassar examines 3-year-old Rowan’s teeth while big sister Kacie observes on March 18. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror With stuffed animals and balloons in hand, Suzette Steele’s three kids sat bravely for their […]
Chesterfield mom says daughter distraught after local dentist uses little-known ‘hand over mouth’ technique
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A Chesterfield mom said her young daughter’s latest dental visit was disturbing. Tracy Sikes said she was surprised to learn some dentists use a little-known technique to calm a hysterical child down during a procedure called “hand over mouth.” The practice is no longer taught […]