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Dentists found to be lacking in some parts of state

West said to face serious shortage

By Stephen Smith
Globe Staff / October 17, 2006

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In one-fifth of Massachusetts cities and towns, there is not a single dentist to soothe toothaches or fill cavities, and the absence of dental care is especially acute on the western edge of the state, according to a landmark report released yesterday. (Full article: 575 words)

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