Dentist accused of setting girls mouth on fire

Saw this story. Could anyone explain how exactly this happened and how it could be prevented? Dentist set 5-year-old's mouth on fire, parents say in lawsuit The girl's parents say she was burned and hospitalized after a tool sparked a fire while her teeth were being smoothed. www.nbcnews.com
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Dental Residents and Practicing Dentists Source Type: forums