Dr. Marc Leffler[email protected]Dental PracticeLegal Case: Not every patient can have every procedureMs. P wanted implants after seeing TV commercials that touted their benefits for replacing missing teeth. After she ended up in the hospital with bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw, her restorative dentist was slapped with a lawsuit. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.August 30, 2022Dental PracticeLegal Case: Are you ready to perform sedation dentistry?Dr. E, a general dentist in practice for more than 30 years, took advantage of her state's sedation dentistry laws by attending a weekend course on dental sedation management. Not long after, a patient died in her practice, followed by a demand for settlement. Dr. Marc Leffler breaks down the case.August 3, 2022Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental center where child died forced to shutter some operationsNorth Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.PediatricsKids with sickle cell disease at greater risk of needing oral healthcareOffice ManagementHow dental practice owners can beat higher operating costsInfection ControlHow smart biomaterials may combat dental infections in the futureInfection ControlAntibiotics before dental procedures may not reduce risk of PJIs