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Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny

By Kathy Kincade

An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.

December 9, 2008

Dentistry and depression: Part II -- How to cope

By Rochelle Sharpe

Performing complicated procedures on anxious patients in a small, confined space can take its toll. Add financial pressures, government regulations, and the threat of malpractice suits, and it's no wonder dentists have the reputation of committing suicide at a higher rate than any other profession. In part II of this series, learn how to effectively cope with depression and stress -- and when to seek help.

August 20, 2008

Patient wakes up alone in dentist's office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Brooklyn woman is suing for medical malpractice after she woke up from general anethesia and found herself locked and forgotten inside an oral surgery center in Brooklyn, N.Y., WCBS-TV reported recently.

May 13, 2008

Beat the malpractice rap

By Vanessa Richardson

Want to avoid a malpractice lawsuit? Check these tips on staying out of court.

October 31, 2007