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Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again

By Melissa Busch

An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.

February 12, 2026

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Dentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patients

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.

February 11, 2026

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Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs

By Melissa Busch

A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.

February 10, 2026

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Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction

By Melissa Busch

Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.

February 9, 2026

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Trial postponed for dentist accused of assault

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of assaulting a woman multiple times over a year has had his trial delayed, according to a story.

February 4, 2026

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Man indicted in dental practice shooting

By Melissa Busch

The 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.

February 3, 2026

Oral surgeon faces suspension over patient death

By Melissa Busch

An examiner is recommending that an oral surgeon, who is the defendant in a lawsuit involving a man who died following a dental procedure, have his license suspended.

February 2, 2026

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Imposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patients

By Melissa Busch

A man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.

January 30, 2026

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Dentist charged with arson

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.

January 29, 2026

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Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice

By Melissa Busch

A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.

January 28, 2026

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Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.

January 27, 2026

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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice

By Melissa Busch

An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.

January 26, 2026

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