Karie Neeley AndersonLegal 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, 2026Practice SalesIs the DSO gold rush over?Rising rates are squeezing dental service organizations and reshaping dentists’ exit plans, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.May 28, 2026CAD/CAMNew 3D printing hub seeks to innovate denture production, researchCU Anschutz becomes the first dental school to unite 3D-printed denture research, clinical trials, and student education in one hub.May 14, 2026Dental EducationColumbia dental school administrator linked to irregular admissions for Epstein's girlfriendA Columbia University dental school administrator facilitated admissions for Jeffrey Epstein's girlfriend on two separate occasions.May 8, 2026Hygiene ToolsAre silicone toothbrushes the future of oral health?Silicone toothbrushes prove effective, are gentler on gums, and are more eco‑friendly than conventional brushes, a new review shows.May 7, 2026Vulnerable PopulationsOlder adults may pay the price of skipping dental careOlder people who can’t afford needed dental care may have a much higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia.April 23, 2026Dental PracticeMan dies by suicide after dental tourism gone wrongA patient left toothless after a botched procedure underscores the psychological toll of treatment failures and the role dentists play.April 17, 2026Previous PagePage 3 of 9Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of touching staff makes plea dealA dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.BrainWhat you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioningEndodontics'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.EndodonticsNew research explains why implant infections defy antibioticsPrivacyDr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027
