Legal Issues: Page 48

New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming

By Melissa Busch

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

March 1, 2021

One-third of countries allow dentists to give COVID-19 vaccines

By Melissa Busch

One-third of countries around the globe have granted dentists permission to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of national rollouts, according to results from a survey released on February 24 from the FDI World Dental Federation's COVID-19 Task Team.

February 25, 2021

Dental ethics show value in the time of COVID-19

By Theresa Pablos

The ethical principles that helped dentists through the 1918 flu pandemic can also guide dentists today, noted dental ethics expert Nanette Elster. Elster spoke with DrBicuspid.com about ethical decisions during COVID-19 -- a topic she's also discussing at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.

February 25, 2021

DOJ charges Ind. dental practice with healthcare fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged the managers of a Valparaiso, IN, dental practice with defrauding Medicare.

February 24, 2021

Md. bill pushes for faster action on dental injuries

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sen. Pam Beidle, a former dental assistant, has proposed a state bill that would require faster action on complaints about poor dental care.

February 23, 2021

3Shape files patent infringement complaint against Align

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3Shape said it has filed a complaint against Align Technology, alleging that Align's iTero Element intraoral scanner infringes on four 3Shape patents.

December 21, 2020

CDA warns dentists about COVID-19 testing scams

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The California Dental Association (CDA) is warning dentists about COVID-19 rapid testing scams, often distributed via email.

December 9, 2020

Why now is the perfect time to look at your malpractice insurance

By Dr. David Rice

Dr. David Rice, clinical editor for DrBicuspid.com, has a word of advice for all dentists: Know what is going on with your malpractice insurance and where you stand in the event it is needed. As he begins a series designed to educate dentists of all ages, he looks at the different needs of a young dentist versus one who has been in the industry for some time.

October 22, 2020

Dental Trade Alliance warns members of new scam

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA) is warning its members of a new deceptive scam targeting dental manufacturers and distributors.

June 22, 2020

Illegal teeth-whitening cases rise 26% in U.K.

By Melissa Busch

Reports of illegal teeth whitening, which can leave patients with burns, blisters, and tooth loss, soared by 26% in the U.K. in 2019. That percentage may be higher since the data are based on customers' reports, according to an article published on February 10 by the BBC.

February 10, 2020

Calif. bill aims to clamp down harder on teledentistry

By Melissa Busch

California is taking a deeper stab at controlling companies that offer teledentistry services, such as clear-aligner company SmileDirectClub, by introducing a new bill that would require dentists to conduct in-person visits with patients before they receive any services remotely.

February 3, 2020

U.S. lawmakers want SmileDirectClub investigated

By Melissa Busch

Nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate SmileDirectClub to ensure that the clear-aligner company is not misleading consumers and harming patients.

January 28, 2020

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