Legal Issues

Man sentenced for trying to extort orthodontist
By Melissa Busch
A man was sentenced for attempting to extort cryptocurrency from a Florida orthodontist in exchange for not disclosing stolen patient records and other sensitive information.
November 15, 2024
Judge Gavel Court
Dental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scam
By Melissa Busch
A dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.
November 14, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
NIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
The director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.
November 14, 2024
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Dentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patients
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.
November 12, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Dental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.
November 8, 2024
Handcuffs
Wife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practice
By Melissa Busch
The wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.
November 7, 2024
Gavel Judge
9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's license
By Clark Kauffman
A recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.
November 6, 2024
Executive Board
Woman sues over breaking tooth on 'frozen solid' ice cream treat
By Melissa Busch
A woman filed a lawsuit after she was served a "frozen solid" ice cream sandwich that led her to fracture the root of her tooth.
October 31, 2024
Lawsuit Eccolo
What can be done about the rash of imposter dentists
By Dr. Kartik Antani
Dr. Kartik Antani has seen the headlines involving veneer techs and garage dentists and believes it's time to stop those who overstep the boundaries of legal dentistry.
October 31, 2024
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Ex-CEO wanted for skipping trial found dead
By Kevin Henry
Stephen Baird, the ex-CEO of a dental imaging firm who was being sought by police after skipping his fraud sentencing trial, has been found dead, according to an updated news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.
October 31, 2024
Police Light
Dental assistant arrested for fraud
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A dental assistant has been arrested for allegedly billing Medicaid for about $18,000 in services that were never rendered to patients.
October 31, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Dental imaging firm ex-CEO ditches $11M fraud sentencing
By Melissa Busch
The ex-CEO of a dental imaging system firm who allegedly defrauded investors out of nearly $11 million skipped out on sentencing.
October 29, 2024
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