Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesImposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliersA dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.March 27, 2025Dental Practice1 in 10 dentists report bias against transgender patientsNearly 1 in 10 dentists reported professional prejudices against transgender individuals, and slightly more clinicians reported having social prejudices, according to a new study.March 26, 2025Legal IssuesSuit filed against dentist accused in shooting deathA dentist arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family.March 25, 2025Legal IssuesDentist under investigation following patient deathA dentist who lost his license two times in the past for alleged substance abuse is under investigation following the death of a patient.March 24, 2025Legal IssuesOral surgeon will not face 2nd trialAn oral surgeon will not face another trial for misdemeanor sex assault and battery charges stemming from accusations that he molested several patients.March 21, 2025Regulatory UpdatesDentist loses license for 10 years due to patient's deathA dentist who lost his license after a patient who was allegedly given too much sedation during treatment and died cannot practice dentistry for at least 10 years.March 20, 2025BrainGood neighbors may curb brain decline in those with tooth lossNeighborhood cohesion may mitigate the negative effects tooth loss has on cognitive decline, according to a study.March 20, 2025Industry UpdatesDentist, wife die in plane crashA dental practice confirmed the death of one of its dentist owners and his wife in a fatal plane crash on March 14.March 19, 2025TMJ/TMD1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJA small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.March 19, 2025Legal IssuesDentist's license revoked for using pliers on patientA dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.March 13, 2025Previous PagePage 14 of 52Next PageTop Stories3D PrintingNewly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trialsUniversity of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.InsuranceThe sad truth about insurance reimbursement for today's dental practicesOral-Systemic LinkYour gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worsePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for dealing with difficult patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us
