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The article discusses the question of whether a written form requirement exists for a treatment and cost plan. It is stated that according to § 8 para. 7 sentence 2 and 3 of the Federal Collective Agreement - Dentists, there is no written form requirement according to § 125 of the German Civil Code (BGB) if a treatment deviating from the standard care is carried out. The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that the lack of signature on the treatment and cost plan is not relevant as long as the required written form according to § 630c para. 3 BGB has been complied with. In the present case, it concerns the billing of dental services. The Regional Court has ordered the defendant to pay a certain amount, while the plaintiff's appeal was unsuccessful. Now, the plaintiff's intervenor wants to achieve further payment. The Court of Appeal has ruled that the claim for fees is void due to a formal error in the treatment and cost plan. However, the appeal is successful and the judgment is overturned. It is determined that the treatment and cost plan meets the requirements and that there is no written form requirement if the legally insured person opts for a different type of care. The term "medically necessary care" is not defined in § 55 para. 1 SGBV, but assumed. The decision on medically necessary care with dental prosthetics ultimately lies with the insured person in consultation with their dentist. The insured person can opt for standard care, but is not limited to it. It is also possible to choose similar or different dental prosthetics without losing the entitlement to the fixed subsidy according to standard care. The billing is done differently depending on the type of care. The services of standard care are billed according to the Uniform Evaluation Scale (BEMA), while dental technical services for similar or different types of care can be invoiced according to the Fee Schedule for Dentists (GOZ). There is no statutory written form requirement for treatment and cost plans in the field of dental prosthetics. The expected costs are evident from the treatment and cost plan, which is created before the treatment and checked by the health insurance company. The insured person receives the completed cost plan to submit to the health insurance company. The contracted dentist has an obligation to provide economic information, which must be fulfilled in written form. According to § 87 para. 1a sentence 4 SGB V, the health insurance company must review the treatment and cost plan before the start of treatment. The review includes the necessity and appropriateness of the planned measures as well as the eligibility requirements for the service. If there is a need for care, the health insurance company approves the fixed subsidies in accordance with the treatment and cost plan. After completion of the treatment, the contracted dentist settles the approved fixed subsidies with the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists. In the case of a different type of care, the insured person receives the fixed subsidy directly from their health insurance company. There is no written form requirement for a different type of care according to § 8 para. 7 sentence 2 and 3 BMV-Z. In the present case, it concerns a medical liability lawsuit in which the plaintiff sues the defendants for a faulty dental or maxillofacial surgical treatment. The Regional Court dismissed the lawsuit because there was neither a treatment error nor negligence on the part of the defendants. [Extracted from the article]

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The article deals with a legal dispute regarding a pharmacy delivery service that operates outside of permissible store opening hours. A competition association has filed a lawsuit against a pharmacist who participates in this delivery service, which also operates on Sundays. The district court ruled in favor of the lawsuit, and the pharmacist's appeal was rejected. It is argued that pharmacies are not authorized to ensure their availability on Sundays and public holidays, regardless of the opening hours set by the states. The exact interpretation of the relevant laws is being discussed. The second part of the text deals with a professional disciplinary procedure against a dentist who is alleged to have made uncollegial statements. The professional court rejected the request to initiate the procedure, as the statements were covered by freedom of speech. The complaint against this decision is admissible. [Extracted from the article]

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The article celebrates Quintessenz Zahntechnik's 50-year milestone, expressing congratulations and highlighting the journal's invaluable contribution to dental technology. It emphasizes the crucial role of professional collaboration, calls for adapting to technological advancements, and addresses challenges such as workforce shortages and market dynamics in the dental technology sector.

The article "Special Fees in Germany - Part 2" deals with the agreement and remuneration of medical and non-medical elective services under German law, as well as the effects of contract design on remuneration and medical liability. Three typical contract constellations for the provision of elective services in hospitals are described. The contractual freedom of the parties is restricted by the Hospital Remuneration Act. The article discusses the written form and the obligation to inform in elective service agreements. Furthermore, the additional physician contract is explained, which is concluded in addition to the hospital admission contract with a specific physician. It is emphasized that the provisions of the Hospital Remuneration Act only apply to the elective service agreement and not to the additional physician contract. The text deals with the topic of split hospital admission contracts and their effects on medical liability. In a split hospital admission contract, nursing services are provided by the hospital, while medical services are solely the responsibility of the treating physician. This means that in case of medical errors, only the physician is liable and not the hospital. Case law considers the hospital admission contract with an additional physician contract as the regular case and the split hospital contract as the exception. High requirements are placed on the effective agreement of a split hospital contract, as the patient usually expects all medical services from the hospital. An ineffective elective service agreement is not void, but can still remain in effect. The article deals with the regulations for the agreement and remuneration of elective services in the German healthcare system. It is stated that a violation of the statutory formal requirements only leads to the invalidity of the remuneration provisions, while the elective service agreement otherwise remains in effect. It is also argued that a violation of the obligation to inform has the same effects as a formal violation. It is emphasized that there is no legal entitlement of the patient to conclude a contract for elective services and that the decision to offer such services lies solely with the hospital operator. The remuneration of elective services is based on the medical fee schedule (GOÄ) or the fee schedule for dentists (GOZ). The article deals with the implementation of the essential steps in treatment by elective physicians. It is emphasized that the elective physician must be closely involved in the treatment and should give it their personal touch. The delegation of medical elective services is limited, as professional instructions can only be given by physicians with the corresponding expertise. It is also pointed out that certain services can only be billed if they were actually provided by the elective physician or their permanent medical representative. The article also mentions the target performance principle, according to which only the target performance may be billed if there are overlaps with other services. It also discusses compensations such as travel expenses and travel allowances, as well as expenses that can be reimbursed. The text deals with the costs that can arise in connection with medical treatments. According to the fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ), certain costs such as accommodation costs and material costs cannot be charged. Shipping and postage costs are also mentioned. [Extracted from the article]

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Background: The aim of this project was to explore how physicians and dentists in Germany evaluate biostatistics/biometry in general as well as their training in it. A further aim was to determine the importance of the subject for the professional practice of physicians and dentists and to gain insights for teaching – during studies at university and beyond.Method: A total of 2,000 physicians and 700 dentists from Schleswig-Holstein in Germany were contacted by mail and asked to participate in an online survey. They were asked to provide information on their perception of the subject of biostatistics/biometry in general, in relation to work and to teaching during their own studies as well as information on sociodemographic data. The evaluation was explorative with representation in cross tables. In addition, the association of predictive variables with the attitude was estimated descriptively in a logistic regression. In order to examine differences between physicians and dentists with regard to the usefulness of biostatistics/biometry for practical work as well as with regard to their own training during their studies, cross tables were constructed and descriptive p-values were determined with the χ goodness-of-fit test or Fisher’s exact tests.Results: The response rate was 13.67% (356/2,605). The subject was rated as difficult by 58.76% (208/354). 93.48% (330/353) stated that the subject is a necessary skill for a clinician involved in research, and 93.79% (332/354) rated the subject as important for evidence-based medicine. 20.00% (69/345) rated the teaching in biostatistics/biometry during their own studies as still useful today. 65.22% (225/345) expressed that they would like to understand more about the subject.Conclusion: The subject of biostatistics/biometry was rated as important for research, evidence-based medicine and a range of other medical activities, while many physicians and dentists expressed dissatisfaction with their teaching during their studies. Thus, further postgraduate training in biostatistics/biometry with appropriate practical relevance should be developed.

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The article focuses on the fundamentals of dynamic occlusion concepts the importance of dynamic occlusion in dentistry and dental technology. It mentions dynamic occlusion involves contacts between upper and lower teeth during guided jaw movements, and provide a framework for understanding how teeth should function during jaw movements.

A case study is presented a patient who received front tooth veneers, which were created with the help of artistic techniques used by great masters such as Henri Matisse. The waxed frameworks are invested, pressed using Celtra Press, and then carefully removed from the investment material. Certain areas are characterized using specific paint colors, such as orange-pink in the cervical area to harmonize the transition to the gingiva.

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The October issue of the magazine "GesR: Health Law" contains various articles on current topics in the German healthcare system. One article deals with the draft of a law to improve the quality of inpatient care through transparency. Another article discusses the reform of reimbursement for outpatient doctors and the proposals of a commission for a modern reimbursement system. A third article addresses the risks and challenges of reforms in the German healthcare system. Other articles deal with the reimbursement of contract dentists and the effects of the GKV Financial Stabilization Act on dental care. The magazine also includes a summary of recent court decisions in health law, including judgments on topics such as product liability for hip endoprostheses, medical liability, compensation for metal orthoses in MRI, suspicion of fraud against a doctor, treatment of men's desires by gynecologists, and hospital reimbursement. Book reviews on medical criminal law and survivor benefits, as well as current news from the healthcare sector, are also presented. [Extracted from the article]

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A case study is presented of a 79-year-old male patient with unstable and worn complete dentures, who visited the clinic seeking new dentures with high aesthetic and natural qualities. The dentist decided to create new complete dentures for both the upper and lower jaw based on the patient's preferences, using functional impressions and occlusion registrations. A mixed pre-wall made of fine spray silicone and kneadable silicone was used to cast the plastic base.

The article describes the use of library-based design in dentistry to achieve predictable results in restorations. The workflow includes a documentation and planning phase, followed by execution. The design is implemented using libraries and digital technology, allowing for adjustments in orthodontic treatment. It is recommended to adapt the clinical situation to the original design to ensure predictability. The selection of the right library is crucial for predictability and mimicking nature. The article introduces various dentists and their practices, including Marcelo Giordani from Alpha-Alpha Taboré Dentistry in São Paulo, Brazil, Ioan Cofar from DENTCOF in Timisoara, Romania, Eric van Dooren from a private practice in Antwerp, Belgium, and Ioana Popp and Paul Ficut, also from DENTCOF in Timisoara, Romania. [Extracted from the article]

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Copyright of Parodontologie: die Zeitschrift für die Praxis (Berlin, Germany) is the property of Quintessenz Verlags GmbH and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

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