Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesEx-dental worker accused of stealing from employer to gambleA former administrative assistant at a dental practice is accused of stealing more than $35,000 from her employer to feed her gambling addiction.July 18, 2024TMJ/TMDThese patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMDCertain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.July 16, 2024Practice TrendsWhat we are learning about the next generation of dentistsThe personalities of those entering dental school have changed. What does that mean moving forward?July 15, 2024Legal IssuesCourt overturns multimillion-dollar settlement against dentistThe Texas Supreme Court has reversed a four-year-old, $16 million summary judgment in a Medicaid fraud case.June 27, 2024Patient CommunicationPatient files complaints against dentist for unreturned teethA patient has filed a police report and more because his dentist wouldn't give back his extracted teeth.June 26, 2024Legal IssuesTrashed human teeth lead to arrestA woman in Arizona was arrested for allegedly operating a dental practice at her home without a license after an investigation led to the discovery of human teeth in her garbage.June 24, 2024SugarHeart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpasteA zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.June 10, 2024MalpracticeDental patient awarded $1M for bungled oral surgeryA jury in Virginia awarded $1 million in damages to a dental patient who accused an oral surgeon and the practice where he worked of a botched procedure.May 31, 2024PeriodonticsHere's the tea: This mouthwash may fend off gum diseaseThis mouthwash may inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria involved in periodontitis, indicating that it may be used to prevent and treat gum disease.May 22, 2024Legal IssuesDental hygienist accused of reselling stolen dental equipmentA dental hygienist was arrested for stealing dental equipment from work and reselling it.May 17, 2024Page 1 of 118Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsIs this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?Personalized instructional videos and using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using the same toothpaste and following standard oral hygiene advice, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.Practice SalesAfter buying a dental practice, here's how you navigate taxesLegal IssuesDentist loses license after 30 complaints, prior sanctions for sexual improprietyFluorideCaries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kidsSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand