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Dental Practice: Page 489
Calif. dentist, anesthesiologist liable in fatal sedation case
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Southern California dentist and anesthesiologist lost a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by the daughter of a patient who died after being sedated prior to dental implant surgery.
June 7, 2012
Va. board: Dental assistants can't use high-speed tools
By
Rabia Mughal
A proposal in Virginia to allow dental assistant IIs to use high-speed instruments has been turned down by the state dental board following heated debate in the dental community over concerns of patient safety.
June 7, 2012
Guidance Endodontics sues law firm over Dentsply case
By
Kathy Kincade
Guidance Endodontics may have won its breach-of-contract lawsuit against Dentsply International in 2009, but the company is now suing the law firm that represented it in that case, seeking $148 million for alleged malpractice.
June 4, 2012
Texas dentist sued over crown material
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Texas dentist has been sued for allegedly lying about the quality of materials he used to construct a patient's crown.
June 3, 2012
Dos and don'ts for practice production: Delegate everything possible
By
Dr. Roger P. Levin
One of the most common limits on the growth potential of a dental practice is the dentist who micromanages. This behavior radically reduces the amount of time that can be spent on production. It also prevents staff from developing appropriate skills and a sense of purpose -- both of which are invaluable practice assets.
June 3, 2012
Conn. AG sues 28 in dental Medicaid fraud case
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Just days after a Connecticut dentist and former dentist were arrested for Medicaid fraud, the attorney general (AG) of Connecticut has brought a civil action against 26 other individuals, dental practices, and corporations for their alleged role in the elaborate and illegal scheme.
May 31, 2012
Delta Dental to cut payments to NJ, Conn. dentists
By
Donna Domino
Dentists in New Jersey and Connecticut are the latest to face reimbursement reductions from Delta Dental, which will cut reimbursements 4% to 5% in 2013. Delta Dental cut reimbursement rates for Idaho and Washington dentists last year.
May 31, 2012
Leaders in Dentistry: Dr. Lynn Mouden, CMS dental chief
By
Mary Otto
Dr. Lynn Mouden took over as chief dental officer at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in February. Here he talks about the challenges the country faces in adequately addressing access-to-care issues and how his background in private practice and public health gives him a unique perspective.
May 30, 2012
Clixon debuts inventory management software
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clixon Group has released a cloud-based inventory management system designed for dental practices and dental labs.
May 29, 2012
Calif. to end managed care dental service
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Following an audit by the California Department of Managed Health Care, Community Dental Services -- also known as SmileCare -- will be shut down, according to an article in the
Sacramento Bee.
May 28, 2012
Feds, Conn. arrest dentists in alleged $20M Medicaid fraud
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Federal and Connecticut state officials have arrested Gary Anusavice of North Kingstown, RI, and Mehran Zamani, DDS, of Pound Ridge, NY, on federal charges related to their alleged involvement in a $20 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
May 24, 2012
Conn. AG seeks restitution for dentist's illegal billing
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen is seeking restitution from a dentist and his practice for allegedly violating the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by illegally billing the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program from April 2002 through October 2009.
May 24, 2012
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