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    Odd dental news of the day: Electric toothbrush causes security concerns at Atlanta airport

    Jan. 10, 2013
    Airport workers recently heard what was described as "a strange noise" when an electric toothbrush began vibrating inside a bag checked for an AirTran flight.
    Kevin Henry, Cofounder, IgniteDA.net

    Any time you enter an airport, you know that the TSA is already on the lookout for knives, guns, and liquids that are more than the size of a thimble. Well, the men and women in blue may also be checking your bags for electric toothbrushes after a recent incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

    Airport workers recently heard what was described as "a strange noise" when an electric toothbrush began vibrating inside a bag checked for an AirTran flight. Airport workers heard the noise coming from the bag and alerted airport officials. A portion of the North Terminal baggage claim area was cordoned off while the bag was investigated, officials said, shutting down a portion of the airport for about 30 minutes.

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    About the Author

    Kevin Henry | Cofounder, IgniteDA.net

    With more than 20 years in the dental publishing industry, Kevin Henry is the former group editorial director for Dental Products Report and managing editor for Dental Economics. Currently, he is the editor-in-chief for DrBicuspid.com. He has spoken to dental assistants throughout the world, in person and through the Dental Assistant Nation podcast series, reminding them of the important role they play every day in their practice. He is also certified as a DiSC trainer, helping dental practices learn how to understand each other better through personality assessments and training.

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