Malpractice: Page 7

NC court allows negligence case to continue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A North Carolina appeals court has overturned a previous decision in the case of a negligence lawsuit filed after man's death following dental surgery in 2008.

February 18, 2014

Hawaii officials investigate child's dental death

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hawaiian officials have started an investigation of an Oahu dentist whose 3-year-old patient died after the girl was sedated with different drugs during an extensive dental procedure.

January 8, 2014

Hawaii practice closes amid sedation death scrutiny

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Hawaii dentist Lilly Geyer, DMD, has notified her patients via a letter that she is closing her practice. This comes after a 3-year-old patient died after undergoing a dental procedure with sedation at the practice.

January 7, 2014

Hawaii girl not expected to recover; parents file lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 3-year-old Hawaii girl who slipped into a coma after being sedated during a dental visit is not expected to recover, and her parents have filed a lawsuit.

January 2, 2014

Mass. senator introduces MLP bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Massachusetts state Sen. Harriette Chandler has filed a midlevel provider (MLP) bill to address the shortage of dentists who provide care to people eligible for MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program.

November 19, 2013

When a dentist becomes the defendant

By Megan Guthman

In a profession fueled by referrals and word-of-mouth marketing, public perception is key. A malpractice suit can tarnish a dentist's reputation and also be a financial burden. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) offers advice on how dentists can avoid the courtroom.

October 6, 2013

Fla. dental board votes on anesthesiology turf battle

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Florida Board of Dentistry has decided against expanding the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

September 4, 2013

Texas sets new rules for dental board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Texas legislators have approved new regulations that allow the State Board of Dental Examiners to add staff to investigate complaints against dentists more efficiently.

August 7, 2013

New NY law gives dental hygienists expanded duties

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is applauding the passage of a new law that allows dental hygienists working in certain facilities to work under collaborative agreements with dentists who have a formal relationship with the same facility.

August 1, 2013

AGD supports student loan legislation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) today commended the U.S. Congress for passing the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 (HB 1911), which rolls back and restructures federal student loan interest rates.

July 31, 2013

Dentists part of Minn. EHR mandate; FDA may reclassify blade implants

By Kathy Kincade

July 28, 2013

What you need to know about malpractice consent-to-settle

By Adam Clark

Dental malpractice insurance policies can be confusing and intricate, and somewhere in the middle of all of the policy language you will often find a consent-to-settle provision -- one of the most important parts of the policy for a dentist to understand.

July 28, 2013

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