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Oral surgeon must pay $520K for risky dental practices
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon in New Jersey, who engaged in what the licensing board called "hit and run dentistry" because it left patients injured and in debt, lost his license and must pay about $520,000 in fines and restitution.
December 2, 2019
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Solving patients' biggest payment complaints
By Dr. James V. Anderson
It seems simple enough. The dentist provides services necessary for the patient's dental health, and the patient agrees to pay for the services. However, this scenario can quickly change from agreement to argument if specific rules are not followed. Dr. James Anderson discusses some common patient complaints regarding payments and offers advice on how to avoid them.
December 1, 2019
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2 dentists sentenced for $460K tax-cheating scheme
By Melissa Busch
Two Washington dentists, who a judge said were fueled by "pure greed," were sentenced to prison for seven days and ordered to perform 400 hours of community service for participating in an approximately $460,000 tax-cheating scheme.
November 26, 2019
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Curve Dental partners with Weave
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental software developer Curve Dental is teaming with communication tools company Weave to help dental practices work more efficiently.
November 26, 2019
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ADA files class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental
By Kevin Henry
The American Dental Association (ADA) has announced that it has filed a class-action lawsuit against Delta Dental plans and the Delta Dental Plans Association.
November 26, 2019
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Could this app shake up the dental industry?
By Kevin Henry
Technology company Bento has launched an app designed to bring accessible, affordable, and transparent oral care to every American. Could it be an app that impacts the dental industry?
November 26, 2019
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Philips wins IP infringement disputes in Europe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Royal Philips has announced the successful outcome of several intellectual property (IP) infringement disputes with manufacturers and sellers of power toothbrushes and brush heads following targeted legal actions in Europe.
November 26, 2019
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Men arrested for shooting dentist in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two men have been arrested for shooting a dentist in Florida who was set to testify in December against one of the shooter's brothers, who was accused of stealing $40,000 from her and her practice, according to news reports.
November 25, 2019
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Patient to receive $51K for untreated tooth decay
By Melissa Busch
Dentists in the U.K. reached an out-of-court settlement, agreeing to pay approximately $51,000, with a former patient who lived with "unbearable" pain because his tooth decay was never detected or treated, according to news reports.
November 25, 2019
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The keys to a successful associate buy-in
By William Barrett and Casey Gocel
It's a wonderful time to be an entrepreneurial dentist, whether you're a junior dentist looking to buy into a practice or a senior dentist looking to sell or expand your practice. In this column, William Barrett and Casey Gocel of the law firm Mandelbaum Salsburg look at minority interest transactions -- better known as buy-ins. These types of transactions can be extremely advantageous to both sellers and buyers.
November 25, 2019
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3Shape wins 2nd patent infringement suit vs. Align
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that 3Shape did not infringe any valid patents owned by Align Technology.
November 24, 2019
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Do's and don'ts for hygiene visits: Reinforce the hygiene habit
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Many patients looking for ways to economize have decided they can skip hygiene visits and go to the dentist only if there's a dental problem. They undervalue preventive care and overestimate their ability to detect an issue that needs professional attention. With education, practices can overcome these misconceptions and build value for regular hygiene visits, according to Dr. Roger P. Levin.
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