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Dentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliers

By Melissa Busch

A dentist had his dental license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient.

December 3, 2024

Dentist cops to threatening election official

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, has pleaded guilty.

December 2, 2024

Dentist sued for alleged 'aggressive' dental cleaning

By Melissa Busch

A patient has filed a lawsuit claiming that an "unusually aggressive" dental cleaning led to him spending two days in the hospital.

December 2, 2024

Do's and don'ts for understanding case acceptance

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.

December 2, 2024

The 3 rules of customer service

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Following these three golden rules of customer service will delight your patients, increase referrals, and escalate production, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.

November 27, 2024

Trial delay for dentist accused of killing wife with laced shakes

By Melissa Busch

The trial of a dentist in Colorado who is accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes was delayed after his attorney abruptly withdrew from the case right before jurors were to be selected.

November 26, 2024

15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient

By Melissa Busch

More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.

November 25, 2024

Do's and don'ts for continuing education

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Continuing education enhances both clinical and business managerial skills for doctors and staff. Follow these do's and don'ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin to ensure a high return on investment.

November 25, 2024

Troubled dentist arrested in trafficking sting

By Melissa Busch

An oral surgeon who surrendered his dental license following a patient's death was one of more than a dozen people arrested in a trafficking sting.

November 22, 2024

2 patients sue dentist for inappropriate contact

By Melissa Busch

A dentist recently arrested for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients is being sued by two former patients.

November 22, 2024

3 lessons that dental assistants can learn from 'Wicked'

By Kevin Henry

How does a musical about Oz relate to dental assistants? Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry believes there are some themes at the underbelly of "Wicked" that are perfect for assistants to embrace every day.

November 22, 2024

DSO leaders dish on their must-have technologies for 2025

By Beth Gaddis

Practice owners and dental service organization executives are budgeting for 2025 and allocating where they will invest their dollars. These are their priorities.

November 20, 2024

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