Melissa Busch[email protected]Dental HygieneMore than half of hygienists say they are pushed around at workMore than half of dental hygienists report experiencing workplace bullying, including persistent criticism, humiliation, and more.October 2, 2025Legal IssuesJudge shuts down practice of beleaguered dentistA judge ordered the closure of a practice owned by a dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case and another in which he’s accused of participating in a drug deal near his office.October 1, 2025Regulatory UpdatesDental manufacturer sued for allegedly firing pregnant employeeA U.S. lawsuit was filed against a dental restoration product manufacturer for allegedly firing a pregnant employee.September 30, 2025Anesthesia‘MAGA dentist’ claims she lets anti-Trump patients sufferThe self-proclaimed "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) dentist is being criticized for saying she gives patients with opposing political beliefs less pain medication.September 29, 2025Legal Issues‘Reign of terror’ dentist sentenced to 7 decades-plus in prisonA dentist who prosecutors said created a “reign of terror” environment was sentenced to state prison for sex-related offenses against women patients and an extern.September 26, 2025Legal IssuesWoman indicted for working with a forged hygienist licenseA woman was indicted for allegedly practicing at a dental practice with a fake dental license.September 23, 2025Regulatory UpdatesColgate resolves illegal marketing of fluoride toothpaste claimColgate-Palmolive will alter its packaging and marketing of kids’ fluoride toothpaste in response to Texas’ investigation.September 19, 2025Legal IssuesDental center where child died forced to shutter some operationsNorth Carolina ordered a dental surgery center where a toddler underwent surgery and later died to close several rooms due to compliance issues.September 18, 2025Legal IssuesDentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forwardA state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.September 17, 2025Public HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sDoes marital status play a role in oral health? This large study states it may especially benefit men.September 17, 2025Previous PagePage 13 of 66Next PageTop StoriesImaging & CAD/CAMThis may indicate the severity of dental infectionsThis finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.MarketingPractical ways to market your dental practice using AIHygiene ToolsDr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroesLegal IssuesDentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more chargesOrofacial PainOuch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists
