Legal Issues: Page 51

U.S. troops could seek money for medical errors if law passes

By Melissa Busch

Service members in the U.S. will have the opportunity to seek compensation when they are injured due to military doctors' medical blunders, such as undetected dental problems or inaccurate diagnoses, if a new defense act is signed into law.

December 11, 2019

Dentist to pay $58K for not removing patient's baby teeth

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in the U.K. has agreed to pay approximately $58,000 for an out-of-court settlement with a former patient for failing to recognize that she never grew several adult teeth, according to news reports.

December 2, 2019

Oral surgeon must pay $520K for risky dental practices

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon in New Jersey, who engaged in what the licensing board called "hit and run dentistry" because it left patients injured and in debt, lost his license and must pay about $520,000 in fines and restitution.

December 2, 2019

ADA files class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental

By Kevin Henry

The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that it has filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association.

November 26, 2019

Philips wins IP infringement disputes in Europe

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Royal Philips has announced the successful outcome of several intellectual property (IP) infringement disputes with manufacturers and sellers of power toothbrushes and brush heads following targeted legal actions in Europe.

November 26, 2019

Patient to receive $51K for untreated tooth decay

By Melissa Busch

Dentists in the U.K. reached an out-of-court settlement, agreeing to pay approximately $51,000, with a former patient who lived with "unbearable" pain because his tooth decay was never detected or treated, according to news reports.

November 25, 2019

3Shape wins 2nd patent infringement suit vs. Align

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that 3Shape did not infringe any valid patents owned by Align Technology.

November 24, 2019

Podcast: Breaking down the antitrust lawsuits against Delta Dental

By Kevin Henry

Plenty is happening in the legal world right now involving Delta Dental, and the results could have a big impact on your practice and our industry. Dental insurance expert Teresa Duncan helps break down what is currently going on and what it could mean for you in this podcast.

November 20, 2019

Dental assistant sues after fired for protesting lack of breaks

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant in Oregon who claims she was fired for complaining about having to work long hours without breaks, aggravating her diabetes, is suing her former employer and others for $3 million, according to news reports.

November 17, 2019

Dentist must pay $86K for giving patient ill-suited braces

By Melissa Busch

A court in Ireland has ordered a dentist to pay approximately $86,000 to a woman who experienced teeth movement and years of pain and discomfort due to poor dental work, stemming from a discounted set of braces, according to news reports.

November 14, 2019

Benco won't appeal FTC ruling, Patterson settles

By Melissa Busch

Benco Dental announced that it will not appeal the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finding that the dental product distributor and Patterson Companies conspired not to offer discount pricing to dental buying groups. Meanwhile, Patterson Companies announced that it had reached a settlement with the FTC.

November 11, 2019

Pediatric dentist allegedly overused restraints, nitrous oxide

By Melissa Busch

A pediatric dentist in New Hampshire is facing disciplinary action for professional misconduct for allegedly overusing physical restraints and nitrous oxide, as well as performing too much dental work during single appointments, according to news reports.

November 11, 2019

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