Legal Issues: Page 19

Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scam gets days in jail
By Melissa Busch
A woman accused of operating a nearly $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients was sentenced to days in jail.
January 12, 2026
Hands clutch metal prison bars, symbolizing confinement.
More details emerge involving the death of dentist and wife
By Melissa Busch
Some details have emerged since a dentist and his wife were found shot to death at their home in Ohio more than a week ago.
January 9, 2026
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Dentist with long disciplinary history, now 79, agrees to surrender his license
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist is repeatedly accused of taking patients’ medications.
January 9, 2026
Two business professionals review a document.
Dentists, practice sued over death of 9-year-old patient
By Melissa Busch
The mother of a 9-year-old girl who died after dental surgery has filed a lawsuit against the practice and several dentists.
January 8, 2026
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Dentist arrested for assault, unlawful restraint
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly physically and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman and restraining her.
January 7, 2026
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Long recovery expected for dental assistant shot at work
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times by her partner at work suffered severe injuries and now faces a long road to recovery.
January 6, 2026
Close-up of a patient's hand with a medical IV.
Dentist, wife found dead, 2 kids left unharmed
By Melissa Busch
After a dentist didn't show up for work, a wellness check revealed the clinician and his wife were fatally shot while their kids were unharmed.
January 5, 2026
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2nd dentist involved in patient death faces multiple disciplinary charges
By Clark Kauffman
An Iowa dentist accused of participating in a surgical procedure that ended with the patient’s death is now facing multiple disciplinary charges.
January 5, 2026
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Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
By Melissa Busch
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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2025’s top 5 legal stories
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.
December 24, 2025
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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
December 23, 2025
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Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings
By Melissa Busch
In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.
December 19, 2025
Close-up of an amalgam filling in a molar tooth.
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