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Good oral hygiene includes flossing

As president of the Maine Dental Association’s executive board and being a local dentist, I wanted to respond to recent news reports that have questioned whether existing scientific research supports the benefits of flossing. The Maine Dental Association, which represents more than 700 dentists in the state, says Mainers who floss are practicing an essential […]

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Drews president of MDA board

LEWISTON — Dr. Peter Drews, who practices dentistry at and owns Drews Dental Services in Lewiston, was elected president of the Maine Dental Association’s executive board on June 11. Drews is a Michigan native and received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He worked in the automotive industry for four years […]

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The Buzz: Friendly’s out, dentist in

Empty and a bit forlorn for nearly four years after Friendly’s declared bankruptcy, the former restaurant on Sabattus Street this week began showing obvious signs of life. It’s becoming a dentist’s office. Yes, Dr. Peter Drews knows, that’s not quite what you were expecting. Drews was on-site a lot last fall, ripping out booths and […]