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Are You Using "Gray-Market" or Counterfeit Dental Products?
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It’s no secret that dentists love to save money. But, as Dr. Gordon Christensen discusses, purchasing steeply discounted dental materials when looking to cut costs may be a gray area you want to avoid. Learn the dangers of purchasing gray-market and counterfeit dental products. Plus, Dr. Christensen explains how to spot gray-market and counterfeit products and outlines measures you can take to avoid falling victim to this illegal, yet lucrative, business.
This article may be found at jada.ada.org, or email Dr. Christensen at info@pccdental.com.
Dr. Gordon Christensen is the director of Practical Clinical Courses and cofounder of the nonprofit Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report®. Contact him at 801-226-6569, pccdental.com or info@pccdental.com.
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- Christensen GJ. Are you using “gray-market” or counterfeit dental products? JADA. 2010;141(6):712-5.
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