Legal Issues: Page 6

Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested

By Melissa Busch

A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.

April 22, 2025

Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.

By Melissa Busch

A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.

April 22, 2025

Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.

April 21, 2025

Dentist sues state over implicit bias training

By Melissa Busch

A dentist is suing over a requirement that mandates clinicians take implicit bias training to maintain their dental licenses.

April 18, 2025

Unpacking the true value of a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, explains how a detailed analysis and critique of a practice valuation can impact the outcome of divorce proceedings.

April 18, 2025

Dentist accused of groping patient cops a plea

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of fondling a female patient during treatment at a dental practice has entered into a plea agreement.

April 17, 2025

Man dies following dental procedure

By Melissa Busch

A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.

April 16, 2025

Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.

April 14, 2025

Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination

By Melissa Busch

A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.

April 11, 2025

Coroner makes ruling in dental patient's death

By Melissa Busch

A county coroner in Ohio has determined the cause of death of a man who became unresponsive and eventually died after being sedated and undergoing multiple dental procedures.

April 8, 2025

Dentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.

April 3, 2025

Dentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favor

By Melissa Busch

A dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.

April 2, 2025

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