Legal Issues: Page 77

Hawaii girl not expected to recover; parents file lawsuit

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 3-year-old Hawaii girl who slipped into a coma after being sedated during a dental visit is not expected to recover, and her parents have filed a lawsuit.

January 2, 2014

NH dentist accused of Medicaid fraud faces up to 1,300 years in prison

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A 57-year-old New Hampshire dentist indicted on 189 counts of Medicaid fraud faces up to 1,300 years in prison, according to a story in the Concord Monitor.

December 30, 2013

Comfort Dental to sue Colo. professors for slander

By Donna Domino

Dental chain Comfort Dental has notified the University of Colorado Denver that it intends to sue four dental school professors for allegedly making defamatory remarks about the chain's quality of care and business practices.

December 30, 2013

Heraeus Kulzer settles gray-market suit against Omni Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Heraeus Kulzer has settled a lawsuit against Omni Dental Supply over complaints that Omni illegally sold gray-market Heraeus Kulzer products.

December 18, 2013

NC dental board investigates 2 sedation deaths

By Donna Domino

The North Carolina dental board has suspended the sedation permit of one dentist and revoked the license of another following the deaths of two patients who were deemed "not good candidates" for sedation.

December 18, 2013

Mass. senator introduces MLP bill

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Massachusetts state Sen. Harriette Chandler has filed a midlevel provider (MLP) bill to address the shortage of dentists who provide care to people eligible for MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program.

November 19, 2013

When a dentist becomes the defendant

By Megan Guthman

In a profession fueled by referrals and word-of-mouth marketing, public perception is key. A malpractice suit can tarnish a dentist's reputation and also be a financial burden. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) offers advice on how dentists can avoid the courtroom.

October 6, 2013

Fla. dental board votes on anesthesiology turf battle

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Florida Board of Dentistry has decided against expanding the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists.

September 4, 2013

Texas sets new rules for dental board

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Texas legislators have approved new regulations that allow the State Board of Dental Examiners to add staff to investigate complaints against dentists more efficiently.

August 7, 2013

New NY law gives dental hygienists expanded duties

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) is applauding the passage of a new law that allows dental hygienists working in certain facilities to work under collaborative agreements with dentists who have a formal relationship with the same facility.

August 1, 2013

AGD supports student loan legislation

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) today commended the U.S. Congress for passing the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 (HB 1911), which rolls back and restructures federal student loan interest rates.

July 31, 2013

Dentists part of Minn. EHR mandate; FDA may reclassify blade implants

By Kathy Kincade

July 28, 2013

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