Legal Issues: Page 53

Sedation death of Calif. boy sparks state investigation
By Brian Casey
The Dental Board of California is investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy who died after being sedated for a dental procedure at a practice in Oakland. The boy was undergoing an extraction under sedation but stopped breathing after experiencing complications, according to a post by relatives.
May 16, 2019
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U.S. judge: SmileDirectClub's scans are practice of dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge has ruled that invisible-aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub's digital scans constitute the practice of dentistry. This ruling came as part of a decision in a case involving the company and the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
May 15, 2019
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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.
April 21, 2019
Dentist among 60 charged with opioid prescription abuse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud on April 17, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
April 17, 2019
3M settles dental crown lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3M has agreed to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by 39 dentists concerning its Lava Ultimate dental crown, according to multiple published reports.
March 27, 2019
Legal Case: When the end of a lawsuit does not end the problem
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
In their latest Legal Cases column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler present a case in which a patient sued a dentist and also filed a complaint with the state dental board. Learn about the role a radiograph played in the case, how both the legal and disciplinary actions were resolved, and what you can do to help your practice avoid a similar situation.
March 10, 2019
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Arbitration decision forces Invisalign stores to close
By Tony Edwards
Medical device company Align Technology has announced that it will close its Invisalign stores after an arbitrator ruled that it violated its noncompete agreement with SmileDirectClub.
March 4, 2019
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Appeals court blocks San Francisco sugary drink warning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has blocked a San Francisco law that would have required health warnings on sugary drinks.
February 3, 2019
Bartering your dental services? Get it in writing
By TDIC Risk Management staff
You may think that bartering services for dental treatment is in the past, but it's not, according to the risk management staff of The Dentists Insurance Company. In this Second Opinion highlighting legal issues, they remind DrBicuspid.com readers that while bartering is not new, you still need to protect yourself and your practice.
January 30, 2019
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The damage stress can cause in your practice
By Jen Butler, MEd
Mistakes and accidents happen in a dental practice -- even yours. Some of these mistakes might be simple human error, but others may be caused by stress. Practice management consultant Jen Butler details some of the consequences stress may have on a dental practice.
January 24, 2019
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New law provides $32M in funding for U.S. oral health programs
By Tony Edwards
The Action for Dental Health Act became law on December 11, 2018, after stalling for more than 18 months in the U.S. Congress. The law funds oral health promotion and disease prevention program and also aims to increase access to care in underserved communities. It is cited by both the ADA and Oral Health America as a victory for dentistry and public health.
December 13, 2018
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Legal Cases: Disruptive patient and incomplete restorative work
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
In their latest Legal Cases column, William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc Leffler present a case in which a patient became disruptive and had to be removed from the dental office by the police after incomplete restorative work. Read on to learn how the case was resolved and what you can do to help your practice.
December 4, 2018
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