Why do Maine dentists keep practicing despite serious violations?
A recent research study performed by WGME (a Maine affiliate of CBS) found that dozens of dentists in Maine are continuing to practice after their work was documented as falling below the standard of care. In some cases, these dentists had even admitted to charges of...
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Category: Dental Malpractice
Only 1 Percent of American Doctors Are Responsible for a Third of All Malpractice Payments
How can so few doctors be responsible for so many malpractice lawsuits?
Most of us are familiar with the large number of malpractice cases in the United States. This high number is the reason that doctors in this country have to pay such tremendous fees for malpractice insurance. The cost is, of course, passed on...
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Defining Dental Malpractice
Negligent treatment from a dental practitioner can injure a patient to the point that they need further treatment to correct the damage. In severe instances, it can even cause permanent damage. Under certain circumstances, this negligence may constitute dental malpractice, in which case the patient has the right to recover compensation from...
Invisilign is not for everyone
Although general dentists are usually trained and competent in doing Invisilign braces procedures, it is a good idea to get a 2nd opinion from an orthodontist when considering a treatment plan presented by the general dentist who suggests Invisilign. For example, if you have a significant overjet condition you probably should not go with...
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Where Getting Relief is Like Pulling Teeth High-Volume Clinic Wears Lawsuit Crown
THIS DAILY NEWS INVESTIGATION WAS REPORTED AND WRITTEN BY STAFF WRITERS RUSS BUETTNER AND WILLIAM SHERMAN. IT WAS LED BY BUETTNER WITH DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER TARA GEORGE
Friday, March 10th 2000, 2:12AM
New York City's busiest dental clinic is run by one of America's most sued dentists...
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