Clark KauffmanRegulatory Updates2 dentists at the same clinic sanctioned for alleged incompetenceTwo Iowa dentists who practice together have been sanctioned by the state dental board for alleged incompetence.July 24, 2026Regulatory UpdatesDentist fined $2K for unsanitary conditionsAn Iowa dentist who has practiced for less than two years was cited as having unsanitary conditions at his practice.July 22, 2026Regulatory UpdatesDental hygienists accused of misleading patientsTwo separate cases involve hygienists charged with misleading patients about their alleged need for "extensive" dental work.July 13, 2026Legal IssuesBoard imposes $5,000 fine on Iowa dentistAn Iowa dentist was fined for allegedly practicing in an unsafe manner.June 18, 2026Legal IssuesDentist in patient death case fined $10,000, license suspended for 6 monthsThe Iowa Dental Board has suspended the license of a dentist accused of incompetence in a patient’s death.June 15, 2026Legal IssuesDentist is charged with incompetence, sued for alleged malpracticeA dentist faces disciplinary charges of professional incompetence.May 14, 2026Legal IssuesFormer Iowa prison dentist accused of improper conductAn Iowa Department of Corrections dentist is charged with improper, lewd, or lascivious conduct.April 9, 2026Legal IssuesDentist faces multiple disciplinary charges from state boardThe Iowa Dental Board has charged a dentist with negligence and unethical conduct involving unlicensed employees.March 17, 2026Legal IssuesDentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedureAn Iowa dentist who mistakenly extracted a patient's tooth without painkillers has surrendered his license.March 5, 2026Legal IssuesDentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his licenseAn Iowa dentist charged with repeatedly performing expensive, unnecessary dental procedures on patients will retain his license.March 4, 2026Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer employee accused of stealing from dental practiceAn ex-dental office worker is accused of stealing from her employer.Practice SalesValuation adjustments and the critical role of analysis in dental practice valuationInfection ControlWhat's in your waterlines? Dr. David Reznik makes the case for testingLegal IssuesU.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against DSOSponsor ContentFree webinar for dental leaders
