The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine may have overbilled patients and insurance companies by thousands, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
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An advanced practice registered nurse at Bonita Springs, Fla.-based Bonita Dental Care has lost her license after allegedly treating a patient while under the influence of narcotics, according to Wink News.
Here's the latest roundup of dentists making headlines.
The nonprofit International Medical Relief is looking for dentists to volunteer in areas of Puerto Rico most devastated by the Jan. 7 earthquake, according to the American Dental Association.
Seventeen dentists were overlooked by state health officials and should be examined for potentially overprescribing opioids, the Tennessee state comptroller's office announced Jan. 22.
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Here's the latest roundup of dental companies that have been in the headlines, including Western Dental and SmileDirectClub.
Laurel, Md.-based Dr. Batz & Weiner Family Dentistry settled allegations Jan. 22 that it overbilled patients and did not provide accurate information about treatment costs with the Maryland Attorney General's Office, according to The Baltimore Sun.
A proposed bill would eliminate insurance waiting periods for anyone under the age of 19 in Maine, according to CBS and CW+ affiliate WABI TV5.
SmileDirectClub attempts to limit information about customer dissatisfaction through confidentiality provisions and lawsuits, according to The New York Times.
Blountstown, Fla.-based MedLoyalty announced Jan. 21 the launch of a platform designed to help dentists build a subscription-based, in-house membership program as an alternative to insurance.