Legal Issues: Page 18

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
Fire and rescue service cordon tape blocking an emergency scene with blurred firefighting equipment in the background.
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
Handcuffs rest on top of U.S. currency, symbolizing the legal consequences or financial crime.
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
Legal book titled 'Class Action' next to a gavel.
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
Handcuffs lie on U.S. dollar bills.
Dentist charged with distributing drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
January 23, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on a fingerprint identification document.
Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
By Melissa Busch
Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
January 22, 2026
A wood gavel rests on a stack of U.S. bills.
Patient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentenced
By Melissa Busch
A patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced.
January 21, 2026
An upset woman patient gestures with both of her arms in a shrug.
New suit claims Delta Dental misquotes out-of-network coverage
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. class action lawsuit has been filed against Delta Dental Plans Association and 40-plus affiliates.
January 19, 2026
A wooden gavel rests on U.S. $100 bills.
Ex-dental assistant pleads guilty to assaulting sedated patients
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man and others, including children, has pleaded guilty.
January 16, 2026
Person standing in courtroom facing judge with American flag in background.
Dentist with disciplinary history cited for infection control issues
By Clark Kauffman
The sanctioned dentist's prior violations included cocaine use and sales.
January 14, 2026
Close-up of silver gooseneck microphones on wooden conference table.
Court rules clinic retaliated against assistant over BLM comment
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. district court ruled that a dental clinic retaliated against a dental assistant who was placed on leave after objecting to being asked if she attended a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest.
January 13, 2026
Judicial bench with golden eagle, scales of justice, and U.S. and state flags.
Man accused of murdering dentist and wife arrested
By Melissa Busch
Police arrested an Illinois vascular surgeon for allegedly murdering his ex-wife and her husband, a dentist, at their home in Ohio.
January 12, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on a fingerprint identification document.
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