Legal Issues: Page 14

9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's license

By Clark Kauffman

A recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.

November 6, 2024

Woman sues over breaking tooth on 'frozen solid' ice cream treat

By Melissa Busch

A woman filed a lawsuit after she was served a "frozen solid" ice cream sandwich that led her to fracture the root of her tooth.

October 31, 2024

What can be done about the rash of imposter dentists

By Dr. Kartik Antani

Dr. Kartik Antani has seen the headlines involving veneer techs and garage dentists and believes it's time to stop those who overstep the boundaries of legal dentistry.

October 31, 2024

Ex-CEO wanted for skipping trial found dead

By Kevin Henry

Stephen Baird, the ex-CEO of a dental imaging firm who was being sought by police after skipping his fraud sentencing trial, has been found dead, according to an updated news release from the U.S. Department of Justice.

October 31, 2024

Dental assistant arrested for fraud

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dental assistant has been arrested for allegedly billing Medicaid for about $18,000 in services that were never rendered to patients.

October 31, 2024

Dental imaging firm ex-CEO ditches $11M fraud sentencing

By Melissa Busch

The ex-CEO of a dental imaging system firm who allegedly defrauded investors out of nearly $11 million skipped out on sentencing.

October 29, 2024

Dentist charged with threatening election official

By Melissa Busch

A dentist, already indicted for reportedly threatening three people over their political commentary, has been charged for allegedly threatening an election official.

October 28, 2024

Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain

By Melissa Busch

A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.

October 25, 2024

Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure

By Melissa Busch

A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.

October 23, 2024

Army dentist pleads guilty to harassment

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. Army dentist accused of sexual harassment, including reportedly referring to a woman as "Master Sgt. Barbie," has pleaded guilty.

October 22, 2024

Dentist, 5 employees arrested for $850K in fraud

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in California and five of his employees were arrested for allegedly defrauding the state's Medicaid program of about $850,000.

October 21, 2024

Oral surgeon sentenced to 80 years in prison

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon was sentenced to 80 years in prison on October 17 following a jury trial.

October 18, 2024

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