Legal Issues: Page 82

Wash. MLP proposal dies; Calif. measure still pending
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Measures that would have allowed midlevel providers (MLP) to do irreversible procedures were defeated this week by the Washington state legislators, but a bill that would allow California to study the benefits of alternative dental care providers is still being considered by state lawmakers.
February 16, 2012
Kan. bill would expand dental hygienists' functions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill approved February 13 by the Kansas House Health and Human Services Committee would make several changes to state law to allow dental hygienists to provide more types of care to underserved patients.
February 13, 2012
U.S. bill aims to clear telehealth state licensing bottlenecks
By Erik L. Ridley
All physicians must be licensed in any state in which they practice, a requirement that can be time-consuming and costly for those wanting to practice telemedicine and teleradiology. But a bill expected to be introduced in Congress this year aims to make it easier to use medical licenses across state lines.
February 6, 2012
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Nev. dentist not guilty in root canal lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A jury in Nevada has found in favor of a Winnemucca dentist who was sued for malpractice over an endodontic procedure he performed in 2008.
January 29, 2012
Align Technology responds to Ortho Caps allegations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Align Technology has issued a response to a January 18 press release by Ortho Caps relating to a patent infringement lawsuit Align filed against Ortho Caps on December 21, 2011.
January 19, 2012
Ortho Caps challenges Align European patents
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In response to a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Align Technology, Ortho Caps, a German maker of orthodontic aligners, is challenging Align's European patents.
January 17, 2012
Align Technology sues 2 German competitors
By Kathy Kincade
Align Technology is again defending its position in the clear-aligner market with the filing of two lawsuits in Germany accusing two competitors there of infringing on several of its European patents.
December 20, 2011
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Parents sue after teen dies after third-molar surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The parents of a Maryland teenager who died after a routine third-molar extraction are suing the anesthesiologist and oral surgeon who performed the procedure for medical malpractice, according to an article in Explore Howard.
December 13, 2011
Pa. moving to mandate dental malpractice insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved legislation that would require dentists to carry malpractice insurance, according to a news story on ABC27.
June 21, 2011
U.S. lawmakers to consider dental fee-capping bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While a growing number of U.S. states have already adopted legislation making it illegal for dental insurance providers to set fee caps on dental procedures not included in patients' policies, a new bill introduced by Rep. Robert Andrews (D-NJ) would mandate this at the national level.
May 30, 2011
Bill would guarantee dental care for aged, blind, disabled
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Legislation introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives would amend Title XIX of the Social Security Act to require states to provide oral health services to aged, blind, or disabled individuals under the Medicaid program.
May 30, 2011
ClearCorrect denies patent infringement, countersues Align
By Rabia Mughal
ClearCorrect has filed a countersuit against Align Technology, denying allegations that it is infringing on Align patents by making, offering to sell, and selling its clear-aligner therapy systems.
May 11, 2011
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