Malpractice: Page 2

Keeping up with the shifting standard of care in dentistry

By Estela Vargas

Dental malpractice cases often hinge on whether the dentist adhered to the standard of care. Estela Vargas, CRDH, gives you a look at what that standard of care might include.

May 21, 2024

Dentist's license yanked for negligence

By Melissa Busch

A dentist had his license revoked because of years of providing negligent care.

May 3, 2024

Dentist indicted for Medicaid fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in Massachusetts has been indicted for submitting about $200,000 in false claims to the state's Medicaid program.

March 8, 2024

Dentist sentenced for $200K in Medicaid fraud

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Connecticut was sentenced on March 4 for reportedly billing Medicaid for about $200,000 in dental work that he never performed.

March 6, 2024

Dentist must pay $11M for delayed diagnosis

By Melissa Busch

A jury in Pennsylvania ruled against a dentist, ordering her to pay $11 million for purportedly delaying a patient's diagnosis.

February 28, 2024

Dentist sued for $1M following patient death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Texas is being sued for $1 million following the death of a female patient.

February 13, 2024

Problematic dentist in Md. is sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who reportedly committed $8.5 million in Medicaid fraud while his license was revoked for providing substandard care to children was sentenced.

February 12, 2024

Podcast: Busting myths and talking truth about dental malpractice mistakes

By Kevin Henry

A dentist and attorney who lecture on malpractice sat down with dental consultant Dayna Johnson to share their best advice to ensure you avoid any time in court.

February 9, 2024

Dentist, manager sentenced for role in committing $8M in fraud

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and billing manager in California were sentenced for their roles in committing more than $8 million in Medicare fraud.

February 1, 2024

Jury awards $3.5M to boy left with brain injury after dental care

By Melissa Busch

A jury awarded $3.5 million to a 5-year-old boy who experienced a hypoxic brain injury during a routine dental procedure.

July 24, 2023

$95M awarded in case of girl left with brain damage from dental care

By Melissa Busch

A jury in Texas awarded $95.5 million to the family of a 4-year-old girl left with irreversible brain damage following a 2016 dental visit, according to a press release issued on September 22 from an attorney representing the girl's family.

September 22, 2022

Week in Review: Burnout soars among dentists | Implant procedure leads to lawsuit | September doesn't have to suck

By Theresa Pablos

September 2, 2022

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