Several Havre dental offices dealing with turnover

Recent and pending changes at local dentists' offices mean that Havre residents may see some new faces the next time they need work on their teeth.

One longtime dentist recently retired and at least one other dentist plans to leave Havre. However, local practitioners are assuring their patients that new dentists will take their place, and any disruption will only be temporary.

"I want whoever comes here to be the right person for the job. I've been telling my patients to hang in there - I'm not leaving tomorrow - and we will find the appropriate individual to take my place," said Dr. Dan Bates...