Abstract
MDA Legal Counsel Dan Schulte provides a critical overview of how antitrust laws apply to individual dentists and professional associations. The article defines illegal activities such as price-fixing, group boycotts, and market allocation, explaining that even informal agreements among competitors can trigger prosecution by the FTC or DOJ. Schulte advises dentists to avoid discussing fees or participation in dental plans with peers at meetings. The document distinguishes between "per se" violations and the "rule of reason" analysis, emphasizing that transparency and independent business decisions are essential to avoid severe legal penalties.
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Schulte, Daniel JD
(2026)
"Yes, Dentists (and the MDA) Are Subject to Antitrust Law,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
4, Article 3.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss4/3
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