Giles BruceDental PracticeHygienists brace to battle dentists over practice lawsThis year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.October 19, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favorA dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.DenturesThese patients may be more likely to experience denture failureOral-Systemic LinkPatients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral healthSmile DesignClinical tip: A different way to get an accurate tooth marginLegal IssuesCyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K