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CDA Presents 2015: Enhanced oral cancer detection can save lives
By Donna Domino
SAN FRANCISCO - Enhanced oral cancer detection can help save patients' lives while protecting dentists from malpractice lawsuits, according to a presentation by Dr. Jonathan Bregman at this week's California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2015 meeting. Effective protocols for screening and high-tech detection devices will help stem the disease's growing incidence, especially among young people.
August 20, 2015
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Zest Anchors settles patent infringement suit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Zest Anchors has settled a patent infringement lawsuit with Implant Direct.
August 3, 2015
Court rules for dentists in Conn. teeth-whitening case
By Donna Domino
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a Connecticut law restricting nondentists from shining teeth-whitening lights on customers' teeth. The judges ruled that economic protectionism for favored interest groups is a legitimate use of government power.
July 23, 2015
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Older Americans Act to include oral healthcare if amended
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For the first time, federal funds for oral health screenings for older Americans will be made available if the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is enacted.
July 19, 2015
U.S. senator wants action on Medicaid fraud
By Donna Domino
A U.S. senator is asking key government agencies how many criminal and civil cases have been brought against dentists suspected of Medicaid fraud after federal audits have identified questionable billing practices by providers in various states.
July 13, 2015
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Law mandates dental screenings for Ore. schoolkids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new Oregon law requiring dental screenings for children starting public school who are 7 years old or younger will take effect for the 2016-2017 school year.
June 29, 2015
Understanding malpractice insurance: The claims process
By Jennifer Gibson
While it's unfortunate, most dentists will be sued for malpractice during their career, according to Jennifer Gibson of MedPro. She explains the claims process, including how to evaluate your carrier, what constitutes malpractice, and what to expect if a lawsuit is filed.
June 28, 2015
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Ala. Supreme Court upholds teeth-whitening law
By Donna Domino
The Alabama Supreme Court has upheld a state law restricting nondentists from offering teeth-whitening products and services. The ruling affirmed an earlier decision that such services are reasonably related to public health and safety.
June 18, 2015
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NY AG: Aspen Dental Mgmt engaged in unauthorized practice of dentistry
By Tony Edwards
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement on June 18 with Aspen Dental Management that requires the company to change the way it does business in the state and pay a $450,000 civil penalty.
June 17, 2015
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OIG: Texas owes $133M for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid services
By Donna Domino
Texas owes the U.S. government $133 million for unallowable orthodontic Medicaid treatments from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Many of the claims were improperly approved because they did not have required documentation or lacked the necessary scores to qualify for orthodontic services.
June 8, 2015
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A closer look at HIPAA: Part 2 -- Violations and their mitigation
By Lindy Benton
In the second part of her series on HIPAA, Lindy Benton of healthcare information exchange company MEA/NEA lists the 10 most common HIPAA violations and offers practical tips to make sure you stay in compliance.
June 8, 2015
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Ga. dentist surrenders license, pays $320K to settle fraud claims
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia has reached a settlement with Dennis Jaffe and Dennis B. Jaffe, DMD, PC, to pay more than $324,000 to settle Medicaid fraud claims and surrender his dental license.
June 7, 2015
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