http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2009/10/29/dentists-organize-a-cash-for-candy-program-on-halloween/ Quirky, funny, and surprising science news from the edge of the known universe. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:25:28 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2009/10/29/dentists-organize-a-cash-for-candy-program-on-halloween/comment-page-1/#comment-27302 PE Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:17:01 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=3287#comment-27302 At first blush, it seemed a good idea. Then came the details: the evil candy will be sent to 20- and 30-something US sojers, who will aid tooth rot by taking some themselves, and generously aid tooth rot among Iraqi kids in the name of good relations! Well done, Michiganer dentists! US kids can use the $$ for their favorite candies, none of that kandy korn, thankee. And dentistry will prosper. How does the song go...Parents, don't let your babies grow up to be centists... At first blush, it seemed a good idea. Then came the details: the evil candy will be sent to 20- and 30-something US sojers, who will aid tooth rot by taking some themselves, and generously aid tooth rot among Iraqi kids in the name of good relations! Well done, Michiganer dentists!
US kids can use the $$ for their favorite candies, none of that kandy korn, thankee. And dentistry will prosper. How does the song go…Parents, don’t let your babies grow up to be centists…

]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/2009/10/29/dentists-organize-a-cash-for-candy-program-on-halloween/comment-page-1/#comment-27294 Lexi Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:27:27 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/discoblog/?p=3287#comment-27294 Am I missing something? Why would you give candy to children with little to no access to dental care? Am I missing something? Why would you give candy to children with little to no access to dental care?

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