SmileDirectClub released a statement Oct. 14 against legislation introduced in California that would require dentists to review radiographic images before a patient undergoes treatment, according to the California Dental Association.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill AB 1519 earlier this month. The bill also prevents companies from forcing customers to waive their rights to file complaints to state dental boards.
Though SmileDirectClub stated that they were "pleased" with the signing, they claim the bill "creates unnecessary hurdles and costs” for patients struggling to afford dental services. They called the policy changes, "undebated, clinically unsupported and ill-advised," as well as an "attempt to protect traditional dentistry at the expense of Californians."
SmileDirectClub says they will not change or halt their operations, and that legislation can't take effect until stakeholders have debated the merits of the proposed law.
More articles on dental:
How Smile Brands has grown to a 400-supported office DSO: CEO Steve Bilt shares insight
Orthodontist used headlamp to treat patients during California power outage
Patients line up in middle of the night to receive free care at Florida clinic
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill AB 1519 earlier this month. The bill also prevents companies from forcing customers to waive their rights to file complaints to state dental boards.
Though SmileDirectClub stated that they were "pleased" with the signing, they claim the bill "creates unnecessary hurdles and costs” for patients struggling to afford dental services. They called the policy changes, "undebated, clinically unsupported and ill-advised," as well as an "attempt to protect traditional dentistry at the expense of Californians."
SmileDirectClub says they will not change or halt their operations, and that legislation can't take effect until stakeholders have debated the merits of the proposed law.
More articles on dental:
How Smile Brands has grown to a 400-supported office DSO: CEO Steve Bilt shares insight
Orthodontist used headlamp to treat patients during California power outage
Patients line up in middle of the night to receive free care at Florida clinic