Legal Issues: Page 2

Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death

By Melissa Busch

A woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.

July 8, 2025

DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations

By Melissa Busch

A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.

July 7, 2025

Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea

By Melissa Busch

A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.

July 3, 2025

Dentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose license

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.

July 2, 2025

Dentist accused of sending lewd images to minors

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.

June 30, 2025

Divorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court date

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Delays in divorce proceedings are all too common. With that in mind, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, has some advice to overcome such challenges and keep the process moving forward.

June 27, 2025

Dentist gives up license following misconduct claims

By Melissa Busch

A dentist agreed to surrender his license for at least seven years to resolve misconduct claims made by two employees.

June 26, 2025

Dentist arrested in predator sting

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.

June 25, 2025

Pediatric dentist arrested for threatening to shoot family

By Melissa Busch

A New York pediatric dentist was arrested in Florida after he allegedly threatened to shoot his family.

June 24, 2025

Dentist who copped to hiding $5M from U.S. government gets prison

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who allegedly concealed $5 million from the IRS was sentenced.

June 23, 2025

Law change sought following dental patient death

By Melissa Busch

The parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.

June 20, 2025

Dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.

June 19, 2025

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