Dental Practice: Page 21

Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years

By Melissa Busch

A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.

March 14, 2025

Advice for enduring the current retirement plan roller coaster ride

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

What can dentists do to build up the asset value of their retirement plan when the stock market hits some slumps? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, shares his advice.

March 14, 2025

Dentist's license revoked for using pliers on patient

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.

March 13, 2025

What you need to know about the ADA's updated information on salivary testing

By Estela Vargas

Understanding the distinction between diagnostic tests and wellness-focused saliva tests is important for proper coding, and Estela Vargas, CRDH, is here to help you understand the latest changes that impact dental insurance reimbursement.

March 13, 2025

Fake dentist arrested for leaving a patient without many teeth

By Melissa Busch

A man who was allegedly practicing without a dental license botched procedures for three women, including leaving one woman with a third of her teeth.

March 12, 2025

Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend

By Ava Barros

Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.

March 12, 2025

Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again

By Melissa Busch

A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.

March 11, 2025

Dentist accused in shooting death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home on March 8, according to authorities.

March 10, 2025

Dentist gets prison for threatening election official

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, was sentenced to two years in prison.

March 10, 2025

The world may be failing at controlling oral disease

By Ava Barros

Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.

March 10, 2025

What dental professionals need to know about mouth taping

By Tracee Dahm

Thanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.

March 10, 2025

Do's and don'ts for updating your systems

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

As technology advances and insurance changes, it's necessary to update your systems, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Here's when you should update your dental tech and how to do it.

March 10, 2025

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