Dentist received a 1-year prison sentence for using Paper Clips in Root Canals
When doing a root canal dentist will use a steel post. However, not Massachusetts dentist Dr Michael Clair who used paper clips for just such procedures. According to the prosecutors, in an effort to reduce his costs, he would use parts of paper clips for root canals. A number of his patients developed a range of problems, including dental infections. Dr M Clair faced charges of assault and battery, as well as defrauding Medicaid to the tune of $130,000, and intimidating a witness.