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Smiles To Go Before You Sleep

A London dentist is giving patients check-ups over the internet. Jerry Watson examines their teeth via webcam and decides if he needs to see them in person. Patients still have to go to a clinic to be filmed and have a $100 clean-up by a hygienist at the same time. Watson, who is expanding his clinic to 20 more sites in the UK, says it means he can monitor patients at four clinics at once. He believes the technology could ultimately let people have a check-up at home.

FOOTNOTE: Is the safety catch off your gum?