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Practice agrees to pay to end religious discrimination inquiry

By Melissa Busch

A dental practice accused of refusing to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs has agreed to pay to settle the allegations.

August 8, 2025

Appeals court rules dentist must pay $11M malpractice verdict

By Melissa Busch

An appellate court has upheld a jury verdict requiring a dentist to pay $11.5 million for allegedly not evaluating a patient’s tongue sore that ended up being cancerous.

August 7, 2025

Bleeding cash? Why disconnected financial systems are the silent killer of profitability

By Stephen Fong

Is your cash flow more like a cash trickle or a cash drought? Outdated, disconnected financial systems, writes Planet DDS Chief Financial Officer Stephen Fong, could be hindering your practice.

August 7, 2025

Wis. launches 1st dental assistant apprentice program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has launched the state’s first dental assistant registered apprenticeship program.

August 5, 2025

Oral surgeon agrees to pay $532K to settle case

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon has agreed to pay over $532,000 to Oklahoma to resolve claims that he allegedly fraudulently billed for tobacco cessation counseling for non-tobacco users and more.

August 5, 2025

‘Reign of terror’ dentist convicted of assaulting patients, extern

By Melissa Busch

A dentist, who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment, was found guilty of sex-related offenses against patients and an extern.

August 4, 2025

Dental teams don't want to do mental health screenings

By Ava Barros

While many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.

August 4, 2025

Do’s and don’ts for building a successful small group practice

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Adding new practices comes with financial, management, and logistical risks that dentist-owners should carefully weigh, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

August 4, 2025

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb a DSO practice

By Melissa Busch

A man was arrested for allegedly threatening to leave a pipe bomb at a dental service organization (DSO) practice.

August 1, 2025

Triple whammy: Why NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics don't mix in your dental chair

By Aubrey Glassberg, Dr. Lisa Chan

Dr. Lisa Chan and Aubrey Glassberg detail a scenario that plays out often in dental offices nationwide, highlighting a dangerous drug interaction.

August 1, 2025

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

Why is it so hard to work in a dental practice?

By Lisa Newburger

How do dental teams handle the tricky stuff: the conflicts, power dynamics, and communication breakdowns that make a job feel overwhelming? Lisa Newburger shares some thoughts.

July 31, 2025

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