Melissa Buscheditorial@labpulse.comLegal IssuesOrthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid caseAn orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.October 3, 2023X-RayDental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routineThough there is low value in taking routine dental x-rays in children, dentists should not cease doing them completely.October 3, 2023Legal IssuesMan sues opioid use disorder drug maker for causing tooth decayAn Ohio man is suing the manufacturers of the transmucosal opioid use disorder medication Suboxone claiming that the drug’s high acidity inflicted permanent dental damage.October 2, 2023AnesthesiaMarijuana use may not affect dental anesthetic requirementsAnesthesia medication dosage requirements may not need to be changed for regular marijuana users undergoing dental surgery, according to a study.September 18, 2023Legal IssuesRoyal Philips may resolve sleep apnea device claims for up to $618MRoyal Philips and its U.S. subsidiaries have reached a proposed settlement that may total up to $618 million, which would resolve claims related to its recalled sleep apnea devices.September 12, 2023EndodonticsRare extra cusp induces woman’s apical periodontitisA rare dental developmental abnormality, known as a protostylid and characterized as an extra cusp, caused a woman’s apical periodontitis.September 5, 2023X-RayProper dental implant placement may require more than x-raysWhen placing dental implants, panoramic x-rays may not be enough to properly visualize the area and avoid complications.August 28, 2023ImplantsPenn Dental researcher gets $2.6M for germ-fighting implantA University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) researcher is developing an implant that prevents infections.August 24, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySurvey finds the right angles for a perfect jawBelgian researchers have identified angles that may help guide procedures that give women the ideal jaw shape.August 22, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTuberculosis-tainted bone graft causes deadly infection in patientBone graft materials contaminated with tuberculosis were used in three dozen dental and medical procedures, causing infections in five people.August 8, 2023Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesOrthodontist to pay $985K to settle Medicaid caseAn orthodontist has agreed to pay $985,541 to resolve allegations that false claims were submitted to Medicaid, which came to light following a whistleblower lawsuit.X-RayDental x-rays in kids should be justified instead of routineOrganized DentistryDebate to Better Dentistry: The future of the ADA’s tripartite systemOral CancerYoung users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stressSponsor ContentWe care about what you think.