Legal Issues

Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.
April 17, 2025
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
Man dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.
April 16, 2025
Heartbeat Cardiogram Shapla
Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock
Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
Lawsuit Gavel Money
Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death
By Melissa Busch
A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.
April 8, 2025
Lab Microscope Slide
Dentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.
April 3, 2025
Lawsuit Eccolo
Dentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favor
By Melissa Busch
A dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.
April 2, 2025
Money Handcuffs
Cyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K
By Melissa Busch
A cybersecurity attack has struck dental service organization (DSO) Chord Specialty Dental Partners, formerly Spark Dental, possibly exposing patient personal data.
April 1, 2025
Cyberattack Data Song About Summer
Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit
By Melissa Busch
An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.
March 28, 2025
Inmate Law Enforcement Lightfield Studios
Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.
March 27, 2025
Pliers Avocado Studio
For the 3rd time, Iowa dentist charged with professional incompetence
By Clark Kauffman
An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence.
March 26, 2025
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
Suit filed against dentist accused in shooting death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family.
March 25, 2025
Lawsuit Verified Complaint Lane Erickson
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