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Behind the billions lost: Dental fraud is rare but costly

Dental fraud is rare but costly. As much as $13 billion of the $136 billion Americans spend annually on dental care is lost to dental fraud. Kaiser Health News investigates some of the tactics used by dentists to unethically boost their bottom lines.

May 20, 2021

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Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice

A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.

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Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?

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Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees

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Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice

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Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced

Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice

By Melissa Busch

A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.

December 12, 2025

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Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?

Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.

December 12, 2025

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Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees

By Emily Edwards

Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.

December 12, 2025

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Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

December 12, 2025

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Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.

December 11, 2025

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Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk

A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.

December 11, 2025

Dental insurance may offer more benefits than good teeth

By Melissa Busch

Individuals reported seeing a surprising upside to having dental insurance, according to a new report.

December 11, 2025

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What's the burden of gum disease where you live?

Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.

December 11, 2025

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Imposter dentist accused of scamming patients out of $4M

By Melissa Busch

A self-proclaimed "veneer specialist" who was charged with illegally practicing dentistry without a license for years allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million.

December 10, 2025

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Do you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?

More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.

December 10, 2025

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Differentiating dental patients who aren't ready vs. those who aren't interested

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Patients all too commonly refuse treatment. Dr. Paul Homoly guides talking points when reticence stems from life events versus noninterest.

December 10, 2025

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Tooth loss may be linked to sarcopenia

Edentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.

December 10, 2025

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