Legal Issues: Page 61

Conn. dentist to pay $1.4M to settle false Medicaid claims

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pediatric dentist Jesus Villegas, DDS, and his two dental clinics in Connecticut have agreed to pay nearly $1.4 million to settle false Medicaid claims, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut.

August 31, 2016

ClearCorrect: Align, ITC won't appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

By Theresa Pablos

Align Technology and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) will not appeal a 2015 federal court decision that determined the ITC does not have the authority to regulate data, according to a statement from ClearCorrect. While the decision reinforces that the ITC doesn't have jurisdiction over data, legal disputes between the two aligner creators are not over yet.

August 31, 2016

P&G wins patent case over whitening strips

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has won a patent infringement lawsuit against a Chinese competitor.

August 28, 2016

NJ dentist linked to heart infections, 1 death

By Donna Domino

A New Jersey oral surgeon has been linked to 15 cases of bacterial endocarditis, a heart infection, including one patient who subsequently died. While an investigation by state health officials found "breaches of infection prevention practices" at the office where patients had received IV sedation, the doctor was not suspended or penalized by the state dental board.

August 25, 2016

Legal Cases: TMJ dysfunction following crown and bridge work

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

A 63-year-old man with many fillings, previous endodontic treatment, and three-unit bridges presented to his dentist with headaches, tight jaw muscles, and teeth grinding. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document, sometimes practicing to the dentist's ability is the best course of action for all involved.

August 15, 2016

U.S. bill to fight opioid epidemic becomes law

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A U.S. bill that provides resources to battle the ongoing opioid epidemic was signed into law by President Barack Obama on July 22.

July 27, 2016

Second Opinion: Dental benefits should stand alone

By Jeff Album

A bill in Congress would allow consumers to choose the pediatric dental plan best suited to their children's needs, while still preserving all the required dental benefits that meet Affordable Care Act coverage standards. Delta Dental's Jeff Album makes the case as to why the dental industry should support this bill.

July 10, 2016

Mich. considers midlevel provider bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Michigan has become the latest state to consider a bill to allow midlevel providers known as dental therapists.

June 30, 2016

Restrictive covenants: The story of a young associate

By Joseph D. Jordan, JD

Attorney Joseph D. Jordan discusses one of the most difficult legal issues in practice: restrictive covenants. In this "case report," a newly graduated associate signed a restrictive covenant agreement that she presumed was nonenforceable. This column will help you learn from her costly and long-lasting mistake.

June 27, 2016

Conn. woman charged with healthcare fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Connecticut woman has been charged with stealing the identity of a retired dentist to operate a healthcare fraud scheme, the U.S. attorney's office announced.

June 22, 2016

Legal Cases: Brain abscess from alleged failure to treat perio disease

By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS

A 47-year-old photographer with periodontal disease and active purulent discharge experienced a seizure eight days after periodontal treatment. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document, what happened next is a reminder that all antibiotic situations have to be evaluated carefully.

June 20, 2016

Ohio considers dental therapists

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ohio is the latest state to introduce legislation to license dental therapists.

June 15, 2016

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