Megan Guthman[email protected]MalpracticeWhen a dentist becomes the defendantIn a profession fueled by referrals and word-of-mouth marketing, public perception is key. A malpractice suit can tarnish a dentist's reputation and also be a financial burden. The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) offers advice on how dentists can avoid the courtroom.October 6, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answerAre dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThis healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgeryInfection ControlLower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral healthLegal IssuesEx-dental manager gets lengthy prison termPediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bullies