DENTAL PRACTICE
Dentistry is defined as the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment (nonsurgical, surgical or related procedures) of diseases, disorders and/or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and/or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body; provided by a dentist, within the scope of his/her education, training and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. (As adopted by the 1997 ADA House of Delegates).
Source: https://www.ada.org/en/education-careers/careers-in-dentistry/general-dentistry
Dentistry played a major role in our healthcare system and is one of the more important parts of primary health care. There are healthcare regulations to deal with such as dental practice financing, insurance, joint ventures, employment, and even the sale and purchase of practices.
Our healthcare lawyers at Cohen Healthcare Law Group can advise dentists and dental practices on many legal and regulatory issues they may face in the dental industry.
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