Legal Issues

Dentist accused of strangling woman pleads guilty
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has pleaded guilty.
August 6, 2026
Legal Scales
Professor allegedly had students write kid’s dental school paper
By Melissa Busch
A professor allegedly forced students to write her daughter's dental school admission paper.
August 4, 2026
Female University Student Laptop M Alfan Setyawan
AI and HIPAA in dentistry: What your team doesn't know can hurt you
By Kevin Henry
Your dental team may be using AI tools that haven't been approved, and that's a HIPAA problem. Olivia Wann explains what to do.
August 4, 2026
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
What you need to know about U.S. dental malpractice claims
By Melissa Busch
Diagnostic errors in dentistry appear to cost patients and practitioners far more than expected, according to a study.
August 4, 2026
Dental Malpractice Vitalii Vodolazskyi
ADSO sues the Colo. dental board
By Melissa Busch
A dental service organization (DSO) is taking a state dental board to court over claims it overstepped its authority.
August 4, 2026
Lawsuit Eccolo
2 dental practices sued for exploiting patients
By Melissa Busch
Two dental practices are facing a major lawsuit for allegedly systematically exploiting vulnerable patients.
August 3, 2026
Gavel Scale Justice Social
Former employee accused of stealing from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental office worker is accused of stealing from her employer.
July 31, 2026
Woman Cash Purse Methaphum
U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against DSO
By Melissa Busch
The judge ruled that AI phone monitoring by a dental giant escapes legal liability despite patient privacy concerns.
July 30, 2026
Gavel Judge
U.S. judge rules against state advertising rule
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. judge has struck down a dental advertising rule as unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
July 29, 2026
Judge Gavel Lightfield Studios
Dentist accused of assaulting 2 patients suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of unthinkable abuse at his practice has been suspended.
July 28, 2026
Discipline Employee
Dentist reprimanded for case involving 3-year-old’s death
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist was reprimanded after a 3-year-old died following a dental procedure.
July 27, 2026
Ekg Death Portokalis
Dental assistant sentenced to 40 years in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant has been sentenced to decades in prison.
July 23, 2026
Prison Door Lock Bibiphoto
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