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A visit to the dentist involves advanced technology including 3D printing of zirconia crowns and the use of a dental dam. During the three-hour procedure, a dental assistant reveals she previously worked as a stripper for 13 years. The procedure required a grounding plate for the use of an electric probe to cauterize bleeding gums.
Emergency rooms across the U.S. are reporting severe shortages of critical drugs like epinephrine and lidocaine, forcing hospitals to adopt "alternate protocols." Separately, an international treaty banning cluster bombs went into effect, though major powers including the U.S., Russia, Israel, China, and India refused to sign. The hosts note the selective media framing of these issues on programs like Democracy Now!.
