Legal Issues

Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.

April 14, 2025

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.

April 11, 2025

Lawsuit Gavel Money

Employee at LSU oral surgery clinic arrested

By Melissa Busch

A staff employee at the Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center's Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty Practice was arrested.

April 10, 2025

Woman Handcuffs

Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.

April 8, 2025

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Dentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.

April 3, 2025

Dentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favor

By Melissa Busch

A dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.

April 2, 2025

Money Handcuffs

Cyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K

By Melissa Busch

A cybersecurity attack has struck dental service organization (DSO) Chord Specialty Dental Partners, formerly Spark Dental, possibly exposing patient personal data.

April 1, 2025

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Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit

By Melissa Busch

An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.

March 28, 2025

Inmate Law Enforcement Lightfield Studios

Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.

March 27, 2025

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For the 3rd time, Iowa dentist charged with professional incompetence

By Clark Kauffman

An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence.

March 26, 2025

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Suit filed against dentist accused in shooting death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family.

March 25, 2025

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Dentist under investigation following patient death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who lost his license two times in the past for alleged substance abuse is under investigation following the death of a patient.

March 24, 2025

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