Legal Issues: Page 33

2 arrested for running illicit practice in convenience store

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Two people were arrested for operating an elaborate illegal dental practice in the back of a convenience store in Massachusetts, according to police.

September 26, 2023

Oral surgeon cops to allowing prison guard to pull inmate’s tooth

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon in Canada has pleaded guilty for reportedly allowing a prison guard to extract a sedated inmate’s tooth while another guard recorded it, according to a story.

September 20, 2023

Dentist loses license for patient sexual contact, pseudoscience tests

By Melissa Busch

A Washington, DC, dentist’s license was revoked for reported sexual contact with a patient, performing services outside the scope of dental practice, including administering psychokinesiology tests, and more.

September 15, 2023

Royal Philips may resolve sleep apnea device claims for up to $618M

By Melissa Busch

Royal Philips and its U.S. subsidiaries have reached a proposed settlement that may total up to $618 million, which would resolve claims related to its recalled sleep apnea devices.

September 12, 2023

Pa. sues dental group for loan scam targeting older patients

By Melissa Busch

Pennsylvania is suing a dental practice for allegedly misleading patients -- mostly seniors on fixed incomes -- into obtaining loans to pay for procedures.

September 12, 2023

Oral surgeon convicted of murdering patient turned girlfriend

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon in Maryland was found guilty of murdering his 25-year-old patient turned girlfriend with prescription drugs.

August 29, 2023

Dental lab ADS hit by cyberstrike

By Melissa Busch

Dental lab Absolute Dental Services (ADS) notified patients on August 21 that it experienced a security incident six months prior, which may have exposed their personal and health data.

August 23, 2023

Doctor identity theft is not a victimless crime

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

Dr. Michael W. Davis discusses recent identity theft cases involving billing that dentists should be aware of.

August 23, 2023

Dentist cops to stealing $500K in COVID-19 relief money

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A dentist in California pleaded guilty on August 21 to stealing $500,000 in COVID-19 relief money, which he reportedly used for personal investments.

August 22, 2023

Calif. dentist arrested after hidden camera discovered in restroom

By Amerigo Allegretto

A California dentist has been arrested after someone discovered a hidden camera in his office’s restroom, according to an article.

August 18, 2023

ADA responds to Ill. dental practice act legislation

By Amerigo Allegretto

The ADA is applauding the passage of changes to the Illinois Dental Practice Act.

August 16, 2023

Mass. dentist gets jail for role in Medicaid fraud

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in Massachusetts was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $1.1 million in restitution.

August 11, 2023

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