Abstract
This legal column addresses whether improper dental billing resulting from misunderstanding plan requirements constitutes fraud. The author explains the legal elements necessary to establish fraud, including knowledge, intent, and damages. The article distinguishes billing errors and contract violations from fraudulent conduct and encourages dentists to review participation agreements and billing policies to minimize compliance risks.
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Schulte, Daniel JD
(2026)
"Dentistry and the Law: Is a Lake of Understanding of Billing Procedures Fraud?,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 108:
No.
8, Article 4.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol108/iss8/4
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