Legal Issues

Dentist’s defamation lawsuit tossed
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's defamation suit over a racist Juneteenth party was dismissed, and the clinician now faces costly legal consequences.
March 30, 2026
Judge Gavel
Ex-workers sue over wrongful termination claims
By Melissa Busch
Former dental practice employees claim in a lawsuit they were fired for exposing dangerous, unnecessary procedures and more.
March 27, 2026
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Dentist accused of assaulting patients again
By Melissa Busch
Following prior disciplinary action for misconduct, a Maryland dentist was charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses involving a female patient.
March 26, 2026
Doctor Handcuffs Michael
Dentist accused in drug deal indicted on U.S. charge
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of drug trafficking now faces a U.S. firearms charge.
March 25, 2026
Legal Scales
Dental student’s death triggers lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
The parents, who are both dentists, filed a lawsuit on behalf of their son, accusing a Connecticut hospital of negligence.
March 24, 2026
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock
Too much foot traffic rule leads celebrity dentist to sue
By Melissa Busch
A famous dentist is fighting back against a controversial foot traffic rule.
March 23, 2026
Gavel Money Legal Atlas
Woman charged with running illegal practice
By Melissa Busch
Undercover detectives caught a woman performing illegal tooth extractions from her bedroom for cash.
March 20, 2026
Woman Handcuffed
UF hospital and board sued over lodged dental bur
By Melissa Busch
A woman is suing the University of Florida (UF) board and others following a botched dental procedure.
March 19, 2026
Dental Drill Bur
2 unlicensed 'dentists' arrested after sending person to hospital
By Melissa Busch
Two people were arrested after police uncovered a shocking, unlicensed home dental operation.
March 18, 2026
Police Badge
Dentist faces multiple disciplinary charges from state board
By Clark Kauffman
The Iowa Dental Board has charged a dentist with negligence and unethical conduct involving unlicensed employees.
March 17, 2026
Regulatory Decision Redaktion93
Murder of dentist’s wife solved after more than 50 years
By Melissa Busch
DNA evidence has identified the killer of a dentist's wife after 50 years.
March 16, 2026
Lab Test Tube Dna Blood 400
Dentist convicted of felony denied license reinstatement
By Melissa Busch
A dentist convicted of a felony was denied his request to reinstate his license.
March 13, 2026
Stamp Denied Kinomaster
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