The February investigation revealed that a woman from Ravenna, Ohio suffered long-term pain
and jaw damage after receiving a bridge that didn't fit, 10TV's Lindsey Seavert reported.
It was later determined that bridge contained levels of lead.
Further investigation revealed dental labs that make crowns and bridges were unregulated in
most states, Seavert reported.
As several states consider adopting dental lab legislation, an Alabama lawmaker took the first
step on Tuesday by introducing the Alabama Consumer Dental Act of 2008.
Rep. Greg Wren, R-Montgomery, said that 10 Investigates' report prompted his constituents to
ask for action, Seavert reported.
Under Wren's proposal, dentists would be required to provide patients with written information
about foreign dental work, or face disciplinary action.
Patients would also be required to sign paperwork before foreign-made items could be placed in
their mouths, Seavert reported.
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