Legal Issues: Page 44

Carestream Dental responds to patent infringement lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Carestream Dental intends to defend itself against patent infringement claims recently filed by competitor 3Shape. In a press release, Carestream claimed 3Shape's lawsuit over certain intraoral dental scanners is without merit.

January 12, 2022

Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 3 -- My firsthand experience

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The third installment in the series addresses Davis' own experience with identity theft and the actions he took to help resolve the issue.

January 6, 2022

3Shape files patent complaint against Carestream Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape has filed a complaint claiming patent infringement by Carestream Dental over the use of certain Carestream intraoral scanners.

January 5, 2022

Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 2 -- Stolen without consent

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The second installment in the series addresses identity theft that occurs without the consent of the dentist.

January 5, 2022

Doctor-to-doctor identify theft: Part 1 -- Stolen with consent

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

In this three-part series, Dr. Michael W. Davis explores the many facets of doctor-to-doctor identity theft. The first installment in the series addresses identity theft that occurs with the consent of the dentist.

January 4, 2022

Week in Review: Lawsuit against Aspen Dental | High costs weigh on dentists | Bra hooks provide snap fix

By Theresa Pablos

December 17, 2021

Endodontist accused of stealing $8M in COVID-19 relief loans

By Melissa Busch

An Oregon endodontist was arrested December 14 for allegedly stealing approximately $8 million in U.S. COVID-19 relief loans, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ charged the dentist with aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.

December 16, 2021

DSO Aspen Dental hit with deceptive advertising lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

Massachusetts filed a lawsuit on December 9 against dental service organization (DSO) Aspen Dental Management for allegedly running a series of bait-and-switch advertisements that resulted in unexpected costs for thousands of patients.

December 12, 2021

Romance, risks, and regret: The drama of interoffice dating

Interoffice relationships pose risks to the dental practice, including perceptions of unfair treatment and favoritism if a supervisory relationship exists. The California Dental Association details three case studies and offers tips to protect you and your practice.

December 9, 2021

Henry Schein agrees to pay $500K to settle opioid case

By Melissa Busch

Henry Schein has agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a case in which the wholesale distributor allegedly improperly distributed hundreds of thousands of painkillers to dentists and other doctors despite red flags of drug abuse, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

December 5, 2021

18 ex-NBA players, spouse charged for $4M in dental, medical fraud

By Melissa Busch

An alleged scheme to defraud the National Basketball Association's (NBA) benefits plan by submitting $4 million in false dental and medical claims has led to charges against 18 former players and a spouse, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.

October 10, 2021

Ala. board settles FTC charges over teledentistry rules

By Melissa Busch

The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama has agreed to settle charges filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing it of violating U.S. antitrust law by unreasonably excluding cheaper teledentistry providers from competition.

October 7, 2021

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