Legal Issues: Page 5

Teen dies after becoming unresponsive at the dentist

By Melissa Busch

A 17-year-old girl died at a hospital days after becoming unresponsive during a procedure at a dental practice in Illinois.

July 31, 2025

Dentist guilty of murdering wife with drugged shakes

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of poisoning his wife to death in 2023 by lacing her protein shakes with cyanide and a chemical found in over-the-counter eyedrops has been found guilty.

July 30, 2025

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

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