Legal Issues: Page 3

Ex-U.S. Air Force dentist accused of stealing $1.5M cops plea

By Melissa Busch

A former U.S. Air Force dentist accused of defrauding COVID-19 relief programs of nearly $1.5 million pleaded guilty.

July 30, 2025

Nevada appeals $4M award to ex-inmate over lack of dental care

By Melissa Busch

Nevada is appealing the $4.3 million verdict awarded to an ex-inmate who claimed he didn't receive appropriate dental care in state prison.

July 28, 2025

Couple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartment

By Melissa Busch

A couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.

July 22, 2025

Ingested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuit

By Melissa Busch

A patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.

July 21, 2025

2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.

July 18, 2025

Class-action lawsuit filed against DSO Heartland Dental

By Melissa Busch

A patient has filed a class-action lawsuit against dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental.

July 16, 2025

Tooth removal without consent results in arrest

By Melissa Busch

A woman was arrested for practicing without a license after a person complained that she allegedly removed six teeth without consent.

July 15, 2025

Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on DrBicuspid.com and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.

July 11, 2025

$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.

July 9, 2025

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

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