Legal Issues: Page 50

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

3Shape wins patent suit, Medit's scanner illegal in Germany

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

3D scanner and CAD/CAM software manufacturer 3Shape has won a patent infringement lawsuit against Medit, making the use of the current version of its i500 intraoral scanner illegal in Germany.

January 12, 2020

Israeli court investigates Colgate distributor

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Israeli government is investigating one of the country's largest distributors of Colgate-Palmolive toothpaste and other products in its antitrust court, according to news reports.

January 8, 2020

Dentist sued, allegedly set girl's mouth on fire

By Melissa Busch

The family of a 5-year-old girl filed a lawsuit on January 2 against a Las Vegas dentist, claiming he set the child's mouth on fire during a routine dental procedure that left her with injuries that may be permanent, according to news reports.

January 5, 2020

Another dentist sues Delta Dental, following ADA's lead

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Mississippi has filed a class-action suit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association, accusing the largest dental insurer in the U.S. of fixing prices and conspiring to reduce the amounts paid to clinicians.

December 16, 2019

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