Legal Issues: Page 38

Sedative-induced fantasies may be rare risk to dentists

By Melissa Busch

Hallucinated sexual assaults and erotic fantasies induced by sedatives, including midazolam, may occur during procedures like dental restorations, putting clinicians at risk of legal troubles, according to a review published on March 9 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

March 13, 2023

Dental workers charged with COVID-19 unemployment fraud

By Melissa Busch

Two employees at a dental practice in West Virginia have been indicted for allegedly fraudulently collecting about $30,000 in COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia.

March 8, 2023

Week in Review: Dentistry's mental health crisis | U.S. Department of Labor whistleblower case | Price of a baby tooth

By Theresa Pablos

March 3, 2023

Dentsply Sirona's officers probed for fiduciary breach

By Melissa Busch

A Louisiana law firm is investigating whether the officers and directors of dental equipment manufacturer Dentsply Sirona breached their fiduciary duties to its shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.

March 2, 2023

Texas dentists must pay $15K in back pay in whistleblower case

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Texas and its owners must pay $15,700 in back wages to workers who were illegally fired for raising COVID-19 safety concerns following a whistleblower investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor.

February 27, 2023

Week in Review: Chicago Midwinter Meeting highlights ǀ Tips for taking expert photos ǀ Discolored tooth

By Theresa Pablos

February 24, 2023

Endodontist ordered to repay $10M in COVID-19 relief funds

By Melissa Busch

An endodontist in Oregon was sentenced to nearly six years in prison for his role in attempting to steal more than $170 million in U.S. COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 20, 2023

Should clinicians tell parents their child is pregnant?

By Melissa Busch

If a minor questions the safety of dental x-rays because she may be pregnant and isn't yet ready to tell her parents, clinicians must consider the potential legalities. The commentary was published on February 13 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

February 15, 2023

Dental imaging firm ex-CEO indicted for role in $11M fraud scheme

By Melissa Busch

The former CEO of a dental imaging system firm was indicted for allegedly defrauding investors out of nearly $11 million by claiming to have developed an ultrasound device that could replace dental x-rays but which never existed, according to U.S. court records.

February 9, 2023

OraPharma to pay $100K to settle false Medicare claim case

By Melissa Busch

Oral health product firm OraPharma has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve claims that incentive compensation it paid to account managers, who were also dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to Medicare, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 8, 2023

Oral surgeon who fought vaccine order continues battle in RI

By Melissa Busch

An oral and maxillofacial surgeon who filed a complaint against Rhode Island after he was forced to stop practicing for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine compliance order is fighting to keep his legal battle alive.

February 2, 2023

What dentists need to know about HIPAA storage requirements

By Jerry Dilk

Patients expect privacy from their dentist, including compliance with HIPAA for their sensitive personal information. Senior Consultant for Information Governance Jerry Dilk breaks down the basics of HIPAA for dental professionals.

February 1, 2023

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