Dental

Nevada Challenges $4.3 Million Verdict Over Inadequate Dental Care of Former Inmate Linked to Molotov Cocktail Incident

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The state is contesting a $4.3 million jury verdict awarded to a former inmate who asserted he was denied necessary dental care during his incarceration. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office filed an appeal on July 21, seeking to overturn the decision rendered in June by a federal jury in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The lawsuit was brought forth by Nicolai Mork, who was released from Stewart Conservation Camp approximately four years ago. Mork alleged that for over a year, he suffered from a bacterial infection in his mouth without … Read more

State Dental Clinic Owner Fights Back: Appeals Judge’s Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Attorney General

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HARTFORD, Conn. — The owner of multiple dental clinics across the state is set to challenge a court ruling that dismissed his defamation lawsuit against Attorney General William Tong. The suit was sparked by a press release issued by Tong’s office, which the clinic owner claims contained false statements about his practices. Superior Court Judge Neeta Vatti dismissed the lawsuit on grounds of qualified immunity, which protects government officials from lawsuits arising from their official duties unless they violate established legal rights. Dr. Abbas Mohammadi, president of Columbia Dental, which operates clinics in several cities … Read more

Governor Hochul Signs Bill to Boost Pediatric Dental Care Across New York

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In a significant move to improve pediatric dental care, Governor Kathy Hochul enacted legislation on Saturday that broadens the scope of dental practitioners authorized to administer fluoride treatments. This new state law is designed to enhance preventative dental care among children by enabling licensed practical nurses and registered dental assistants to apply topical fluoride varnish, a task previously limited to more specialized dental professionals. The measure, spearheaded by Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes of the Buffalo Assembly and supported in the State Senate by Senator Nathalia Fernandez, marks a pivotal shift in New … Read more

Tamra and Eddie Judge Unveil Dazzling New Smiles in Texas Dental Upgrade Adventure

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HOUSTON, Texas — Tamra Judge and her husband Eddie Judge, stars from “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” recently brought their fans along for a transformative cosmetic dental procedure. The couple traveled to Houston to upgrade their dental veneers, sharing their experience at Smile Texas, a clinic known for specializing in cosmetic dentistry. The journey into dental refurbishment started with a brief social media tease by Tamra shortly after their arrival at the luxurious Post Oak Hotel. She excitedly shared their destination and purpose, expressing enthusiasm about changing out her temporary veneers for permanent ones. … Read more