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Lexington dentist sued for dropping a screwdriver into a patient's mouth

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LEXINGTON, KY (WAVE) - A Lexington dentist is accused of dropping a screwdriver into a patient's throat.

71-year-old Lena David filed the suit in Lexington. She claimed she actually had to have surgery to remove the screwdriver.

David is asking for an undisclosed amount of damages. The file includes an x-ray.

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