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Texas sues providers, more for unnecessary dental care
By Melissa Busch
Texas has filed a lawsuit against multiple dentists and marketers, exposing a massive dental fraud scheme.
April 2, 2026
Magnifying Glass Fraud
Dental assistant gets light sentence for fraud
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant's Medicaid fraud scheme resulted in a surprisingly lenient sentence.
April 1, 2026
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Patient charged with threatening to kill 2 dental employees
By Melissa Busch
A patient faces felony charges after allegedly threatening dental employees.
March 31, 2026
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Dentist found guilty of murdering her boyfriend
By Melissa Busch
A dentist's life unravels in a shocking murder conviction after a reported jealous rage.
March 30, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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