Notable Massachusetts scams

By Sopan Deb, Boston.com Correspondent

Michael Clair, a Fall River dentist, allegedly used pieces of paper clips during root canal procedures instead of the standard stainless steel posts.

Clair, now of Maryland, was charged with assault and battery, larceny over $250, making false Medicaid claims, and illegally prescribing medicines.

Michael Clair, a Fall River dentist, <a href=' http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2010/04/dentist_alleged.html '>allegedly used pieces of paper clips during root canal procedures instead of the standard stainless steel posts. Clair, now of Maryland, was charged with assault and battery, larceny over $250, making false Medicaid claims, and illegally prescribing medicines.
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