Karie Neeley AndersonOral Cancer1-hour oral cancer test may spare patients painful biopsiesA one-hour brush test may spare patients painful biopsies, and clinicians can monitor precancerous lesions safely and repeatedly.July 16, 2026Legal IssuesNew questions mount over link between dentistry and Epstein’s ranchNewly released details reveal a dental practice at Jeffrey Epstein's New Mexico ranch, raising disturbing questions.July 7, 2026Vulnerable PopulationsCo-substance use is surging in this age groupThe patients who may likely be using alcohol-- including drinking heavily -- and mixing it with medications and drugs may be those you least expect.July 2, 2026PrivacyDelta Dental patient portal users may be owed cash for privacy settlementPatients with a my.deltadentalcoversme.com account (January 23, 2021-January 23, 2025) may qualify for a payment; the deadline is in August.July 1, 2026Oral CancerPoor diet may increase oral cancer risk in women, absent tobacco or alcohol useLess-healthy diets have been linked to a higher oral cancer risk in women, especially nonsmokers and nondrinkers, with no similar increase seen in men.June 30, 2026Oral-Systemic LinkCase report: Dentist spots syphilitic chancre during routine checkupA routine dental checkup led to a surprise syphilis diagnosis. A case report highlights conducting extraoral exams at every visit.June 26, 2026Legal IssuesFormer employee accused of using patient HSA info to buy GLP-1s, moreA former dental office employee faces charges of using patients' health savings account (HSA) and debit card info for fraudulent purchases.June 25, 2026InsuranceMedicaid cuts, coverage rollbacks fueling rise in dental tourismDental tourism is surging as Medicaid cuts and coverage rollbacks leave millions of Americans without affordable access to dental care.June 22, 2026Legal IssuesParents seek criminal probe after toddler dies following dental procedureThe parents of a 2-year-old who died after a dental procedure are calling for a criminal investigation into their son's death.June 19, 2026Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryWisdom tooth infection led to leukemia diagnosis in college athleteA wisdom tooth extraction became infected, which led to an acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis in a 21-year-old college athlete.June 10, 2026Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of abusing multiple womenThree women have accused a New York dentist of predatory behavior and assault.InsuranceFrom chairside to check: Why documentation is a leadership issuePractice SalesDiscounting a practice's value for a minority interest sale or acquisitionLegal IssuesDentist arrested after 4-year-old dies following routine procedureLegal IssuesDentist accused of soliciting employee is suspended
