Dr. Shoup’s blood is boiling yet again. He is seeing patients every month who are seeking out his second opinion since their first visit to a corporate dental chain resulted in them being told they needed to have their original teeth pulled and replaced by implants or dentures. There are no other options so please sign on the dotted line. Guess what? These patients never needed that. Dr. Shoup can restore the natural teeth and avoid the extractions. The pushing patients toward unnecessary procedures national trend is rising at a fever pitch and who’s behind this? Venture capitalists.