Legal Issues: Page 68

Legal Cases: Placement of implants projecting into the maxillary sinus
By William S. Spiegel and Marc R. Leffler, DDS
A 61-year-old man presented to a large group practice where a prosthodontist proposed a treatment plan of four implants. As William S. Spiegel and Dr. Marc R. Leffler document in their latest Legal Cases series, having a plan of action isn't enough -- it has to be written in the patient's chart.
October 23, 2016
2016 08 15 14 01 32 982 Law Books 400
Preparing your estate plan for changes in tax rules
By John G. McCarthy III
U.S. estate tax laws have changed four times since 2008: How do you know when you need to adjust your estate plan and what changes to make? Financial planner John G. McCarthy III explains how you can keep your estate plan relevant and flexible.
October 5, 2016
2016 08 30 16 00 52 53 Mc Carthy John 400
Judge rules lawsuit against dental giants can proceed
By Tony Edwards
A class-action lawsuit against three of the dental industry's biggest companies will be allowed to proceed after a U.S. District Court judge refused to dismiss the proposed litigation, according to multiple reports.
September 28, 2016
2016 09 29 11 39 46 810 Scales Of Justice 400
Highlights from CDA Presents 2016 in San Francisco
By Tony Edwards
The California Dental Association's CDA Presents in San Francisco is one of the largest annual dental meetings in the U.S. DrBicuspid.com was there, bringing you exclusive coverage on topics that affect your practice.
September 26, 2016
2016 09 23 13 47 40 375 Dr B Logo 400
Avoiding 'Amphetamine Annie' and other personnel problems
By Donna Domino
Your office may be prepared for malpractice claims, but what if a fired employee sues you for wrongful termination? Attorney Arthur Curley asked dentists that and other questions about their preparedness to handle employment situations in a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2016 conference.
September 15, 2016
2016 09 15 14 21 56 951 Dental Team 400
Hawaii dentist indicted on 37 counts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Kailua, HI, dentist has been indicted by an Oahu grand jury on 37 counts, including manslaughter, based on patient incidents from 2013 and 2016.
September 11, 2016
Court: Ohio dentist's advertising lawsuit can proceed
By Donna Domino
An appellate court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by an Ohio dentist regarding advertising as a specialist can proceed. The suit focuses on an Ohio law that forbids dentists from advertising as specialists when they also perform general dentistry.
September 1, 2016
2016 09 01 13 52 16 412 Gavel 400
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
2016 08 31 14 35 58 82 Invisalign 400
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
2016 08 25 16 27 40 174 Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria 400
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
2016 08 15 14 01 32 982 Law Books 400
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