Free intra-oral scanners tied to production volumes breach legal framework, says French union
French court precedent now applies to scanner-for-volume agreements; dentists should review supplier terms against UNPPD guidance.
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French Dentists Suspended for Refusing Chinese Prostheses Quotas
Pressure on dentists to use cheap imports raises questions about professional autonomy and the survival of European dental laboratories.
French Dental Union Urges Ban on New Centres Amid €723M Fraud
French dental practitioners should understand fraud risks in their sector and any regulatory changes that may follow this union appeal.
French Dental Lab Chief Warns Against Accepting Low-Cost Import Dominance
The French Senate debate on 10 February 2026 shows that import pressure on dental laboratories is now a live political issue, not only a trade concern.
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