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Challenger sues Align over patent

By Laird Harrison

ClearCorrect, which makes a clear orthodontic aligner, is suing to prevent Align Technology from claiming an infringement of its patents on Invisalign.

February 19, 2009

Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny

By Kathy Kincade

An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.

December 9, 2008

Dentistry and depression: Part II -- How to cope

By Rochelle Sharpe

Performing complicated procedures on anxious patients in a small, confined space can take its toll. Add financial pressures, government regulations, and the threat of malpractice suits, and it's no wonder dentists have the reputation of committing suicide at a higher rate than any other profession. In part II of this series, learn how to effectively cope with depression and stress -- and when to seek help.

August 20, 2008

Patient wakes up alone in dentist's office

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Brooklyn woman is suing for medical malpractice after she woke up from general anethesia and found herself locked and forgotten inside an oral surgery center in Brooklyn, N.Y., WCBS-TV reported recently.

May 13, 2008

Beat the malpractice rap

By Vanessa Richardson

Want to avoid a malpractice lawsuit? Check these tips on staying out of court.

October 31, 2007