Category Archives: Dentistry License
Things That Can Threaten Your Dentist License
Dentists need a license in order to practice dentistry. This license can be revoked or suspended at any time. Some common examples include breaking the law, poor hygiene, and ethical issues. Because of the risks involved, dentists need to do their best to uphold professionalism. They need to be aware of what constitutes unethical… Read More »
Dentist’s License Suspended For Contamination Issues
Contamination is a significant concern in dentistry due to the potential transmission of infectious diseases between patients and dental healthcare workers. Because of this, state licensing boards have strict requirements in place regarding the prevention of contamination. A dentist from North Carolina has had her license suspended for contamination issues. She has been accused… Read More »
Is It Ethical For A Dental Patient To Get A Cleaning Without An Exam?
All licensed professionals are taught about ethics, as ethical issues may sometimes come about in their professional lives. This is especially true in the dentistry field, where services are expensive and patients want to save as much money as possible. While this is certainly understandable, this can also bring about ethical issues. For example,… Read More »
When Excessive Dental Treatment Leads To Dental Board Action
When a patient goes to the dentist, they want to get their teeth cleaned and fixed effectively. They want to get the necessary treatment, but who wants to spend tens of thousands of dollars? An unethical dentist will order excessive treatment with a high cost. That was what a celebrity dentist did. The dental… Read More »
Dentist Loses License Again After 20 Years Of Bad Behavior
How many times can you lose your dental license? For an Arizona dentist, that number will soon be three times. After a patient died in his office, the dentist is possibly losing his license for the third time. The man lost his licenses in Michigan and Illinois due to criminal charges. He pled guilty to… Read More »
Dentist’s License Suspended After Patient Death
When patients go to the dentist, they may be scared to some degree. In fact, many people have a fear of the dentist. The tools may be scary, but nobody really expects to die at the dentist’s office. Unfortunately, this has happened many times before. This recently happened to a dentist in Washington and… Read More »
When A Patient Dies In Your Dental Office
A lot of people fear the dentist. The sounds and pain are bad enough. In a worst case scenario, patients can even die while in the dentist’s chair. It’s not a common situation, but it can happen. When a patient undergoes sedation and a dentist is unprepared, they are more likely to experience a… Read More »
Ethics In Dental Records
Just like when you visit a doctor, a dentist also keeps detailed records of your mouth and any work performed. Your dental record serves as both a medical and legal document. It provides continuity of care and is a critical document in the event that a malpractice claim is filed against the dentist. The… Read More »
Why Proper Coding Is Essential For Dentists
Dentists are the experts at helping patients achieve optimal health. That’s what they do best. Coding and billing? Not so much. Dentists have to be reimbursed for their services, just like any other medical professional. This means having knowledge of proper billing and coding procedures. But not all do. Dentists don’t often think about… Read More »
Dentists’ Licenses Suspended For Alcohol Intoxication, Unsanitary Conditions
Licensed professionals, particularly those in the medical field, must meet a lot of standards. After all, they deal with the health of patients, so a wrong move could put their lives at risk. This is true even in the dentistry field. An unethical dentist could cause significant pain and damage to a patient’s mouth…. Read More »
