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Effete Snob

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2. What does it have to do with being a dentist?
Wed Mar 8, 2023, 04:21 PM
Mar 2023

The practice of dentistry is highly regulated. Your complaint does not seem to relate to the practice of dentistry.

The conduct of business is another matter. It sounds as if you have a general consumer complaint about accounting, which is likely more appropriate for the TN Consumer Affairs Division. Complaint form here:

https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral/working-for-tennessee/consumer/file-a-complaint.html

However, if you are having an ordinary billing dispute, then you will be told to file a civil claim with your county small claims court:

https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/docs/final_guidelines_and_helpful_info_for_people_in_gen_sess_court_-_may_2013.pdf

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Every state has a Board FarPoint Mar 2023 #1
I doubt it would extend to billing disputes Effete Snob Mar 2023 #3
Yes state professional boards can get involved in billing problems. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #5
That's unfortunate Effete Snob Mar 2023 #7
The person who holds the license is responsible for ALL staff in the clinic. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #11
I provided the link to the TN Board of Health above Effete Snob Mar 2023 #12
State med boards hold license holders to much higher standards than consumer/business agencies. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #13
What does it have to do with being a dentist? Effete Snob Mar 2023 #2
We don't have have enough information to determine if it is a legit board complaint or not. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #10
In Minnesota I'd start with the Minnesota Dept of Commerce /nt progree Mar 2023 #4
Thanks. I will. See more explanation below question everything Mar 2023 #14
The dentist is being very foolish to risk a board complaint over billing issues. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #6
This one should be checked out Effete Snob Mar 2023 #8
.... Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #9
Yes, I probably should talk to him question everything Mar 2023 #15
Over billing insurance companies can be insurance fraud. Irish_Dem Mar 2023 #16
I'm in the same situation you are. Two regular cleanings, 2 perios every year dflprincess Mar 2023 #17
Thanks for the offer. No, I am in Plymouth. For many years I would use one in Edina, question everything Mar 2023 #18
Talk to the AG's office geardaddy Mar 2023 #19
Thanks. I talked to them again, this time with the top money person and they are issuing a check question everything Mar 2023 #20
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