Legal Issues: Page 17

Imposter orthodontist arrested
By Melissa Busch
A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.
February 19, 2026
Close-up of a medical professional wearing scrubs and gloves in handcuffs.
Former dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practice
By Melissa Busch
A former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.
February 18, 2026
Yellow crime scene tape blocks an area with a blurred background.
New lawsuit claims permanent injury from implants
By Melissa Busch
A Florida dental practice is facing a $50,000 lawsuit over an allegedly botched implant procedure.
February 16, 2026
A dental implant model rests on a stack of $100 bills.
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
February 13, 2026
Handcuffs rest on a U.S. dollar bill, symbolizing legal or financial consequences.
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
By Melissa Busch
An unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.
February 12, 2026
A woman's hands are restrained behind her back in metal handcuffs.
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
Close-up of a man with his hands clasped in front of him. Beside him is a gavel and legal scales.
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
Close-up of a male judge's hand holding a gavel.
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
Dental pliers grip an extracted tooth against a white background.
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
Handcuffs and a wooden judge's gavel rest on a dark background.
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
A wooden judge's gavel rests on a wood bloack and gold balance scales appear in the background.
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
Wooden judge's gavel and legal balance scales are positioned next to legal documents.
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