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 StoriesPractice SalesThe risks of DSO partnerships: Protecting your practice's futureThe allure of partnering with a dental service organization (DSO) is often the promise of financial security, operational support, and long-term success. But not all DSO partnerships live up to their initial promises, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Partners.PeriodonticsAnti-inflammatory drug may reverse gum disease damageOffice ManagementBaptism by fire: My 1st day in the dental practiceLegal IssuesPossibly pickled dentist sued for groping, botching smileLegal IssuesTexas investigating illegal marketing of fluoride toothpastes
