How far will patients go to get the dental care they want? In an odd case of the bizarre, a 30-year-old named Philip Kienholz in Pennsylvania reportedly attacked his dentist because he was prescribed antibiotics instead of having his infected tooth extracted as requested. It was also reported that the disgruntled man had lost his insurance benefits, preventing him from being able to pay for his needed care.

Kienholz waited until his dentist was with another patient to strike—assaulting the doctor by hitting him with a tire iron on the wrist and then fleeing the scene. He was later caught and pled guilty, stating he was mentally ill amid charges of aggravated assault and possession of an instrument of crime.

The suffering man explained he felt he would receive the dental care he desired instead in prison—believing that if his dentist pressed charges against him, he would be able to receive medical treatment for free in prison.

Kienholz was sentenced to 16 months to four years in state prison—no word on if his tooth was removed or if any dental care has been received. He was ordered to undergo mental health treatment during his sentence and had been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Although it took extreme measures, at least Kienholz is getting the mental assistance required and it can only be hoped that his teeth are getting the same.

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The information contained in this, or any case study post in Incisor, should never be considered a proper replacement for necessary training and/or education regarding adult oral conscious sedation. Regulations regarding sedation vary by state. This is an educational and informational piece. DOCS Education accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages resulting from any direct or indirect recipient's use of or failure to use any of the information contained herein. DOCS Education would be happy to answer any questions or concerns mailed to us at 3250 Airport Way S, Suite 701 | Seattle, WA 98134. Please print a copy of this posting and include it with your question or request.
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