What is the ADA Policy on illegal dentistry?
What is the ADA Policy on illegal dentistry?
ADA policy states that constituent dental societies are urged to “support enactment of legislation which gives each Board of Dental Examiners the means to stop the illegal practice of dentistry or dental hygiene by an unlicensed person.”
Is there any way to stop the practice of illegal dentistry?
No matter the scenario, state dental boards want to stop the practice of illegal and unlicensed dentistry, Dr. Magnuson said. While the state boards do not have the authority to make arrests, most boards have an investigator who will take action when the board receives the report of a suspected illegal dentistry, Dr. Magnuson said.
What’s the prevalence of illegal dentistry in the US?
Much unknown about prevalence of illegal dentistry A California man with a dental licensed expired for more than a decade was arrested after using a fake name to lure patients to Mexico to perform dental implant surgeries.
Is it illegal to do dental work without a license?
A California man with a dental licensed expired for more than a decade was arrested after using a fake name to lure patients to Mexico to perform dental implant surgeries. Two Arizona women unlawfully billed their “patients” thousands of dollars for dental-related work they performed without a license.
No matter the scenario, state dental boards want to stop the practice of illegal and unlicensed dentistry, Dr. Magnuson said. While the state boards do not have the authority to make arrests, most boards have an investigator who will take action when the board receives the report of a suspected illegal dentistry, Dr. Magnuson said.
ADA policy states that constituent dental societies are urged to “support enactment of legislation which gives each Board of Dental Examiners the means to stop the illegal practice of dentistry or dental hygiene by an unlicensed person.”
What should I do if I have a disagreement with my dentist?
If further assistance is required, patients have other options: Contact your state dental society to ask if they have a process called peer review. Contact your state dental board. Some dental societies have established a dispute resolution system called peer review to help resolve the occasional disagreement about dental treatment.
A California man with a dental licensed expired for more than a decade was arrested after using a fake name to lure patients to Mexico to perform dental implant surgeries. Two Arizona women unlawfully billed their “patients” thousands of dollars for dental-related work they performed without a license.