Legal Issues: Page 2

Cornstalks, city fines lead dentist to lose Halloween spirit
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's decade-long Halloween tradition crumbles after he faces city fines and code violations.
October 26, 2026
Bright orange pumpkins displayed on straw next to dried corn stalks in an autumn harvest decoration.
Dental student, fiancé killed in accident
By Melissa Busch
An engaged couple's future was shattered in seconds by a tragedy.
October 22, 2026
Yellow-and-black police crime scene tape crossing diagonally with blurred emergency vehicle lights in the background.
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
By Melissa Busch
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
October 21, 2026
Glowing yellow-green heartbeat waveform with red endpoint on a dark blue grid background, signaling death.
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
By Melissa Busch
A loose tooth sparked a deadly confrontation that ended in tragedy and bloodshed.
October 20, 2026
Police emergency vehicle lights flashing red and blue at night.
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
By Melissa Busch
A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."
October 20, 2026
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
By Melissa Busch
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
October 16, 2026
A man hangs his head down, with his hands behind his back, as he appears before a judge.
Dentist arrested for aggravated assault
By Melissa Busch
A Florida dentist is facing serious charges in a gun incident.
October 14, 2026
Black semi-automatic handgun with brass ammunition cartridges on a dark surface.
Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case
By Melissa Busch
A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.
October 13, 2026
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3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
By Dr. Monique M. Nadeau
A dentist who reviews malpractice cases shares habits that keep complaints out of court.
October 13, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Monique M. Nadeau, founder and CEO of Farmington Village Dental.
Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.
October 12, 2026
Blurred boardroom meeting with professionals seated around a conference table in a modern office setting.
Pair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scam
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey couple who operated a nonprofit claiming to help at-risk populations was convicted of defrauding the U.S. government.
October 8, 2026
Empty wood jury chairs are shown.
Suit claims numbing agent at wrong site led to woman’s death
By Melissa Busch
A routine dental procedure turned fatal when a numbing agent was allegedly injected incorrectly.
October 7, 2026
A dental syringe rests on top of vials of clear liquid.
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