Melissa Busch[email protected]Regulatory UpdatesHow buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistryWith recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.February 13, 2026Legal IssuesFake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested againAn unqualified dental assistant was arrested again.February 12, 2026Legal IssuesDentist gets probation for unnecessarily treating healthy patientsA dentist accused of manipulating patients with false diagnoses has been sanctioned.February 11, 2026Legal IssuesDental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugsA Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.February 10, 2026InsuranceDid expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.February 10, 2026Legal IssuesPatient sues dentists, practice over botched extractionTwo Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.February 9, 2026Dental HygieneHow dental hygienists are holding upDental hygienists reported how they are feeling professionally, and the study results may surprise you.February 5, 2026Legal IssuesTrial postponed for dentist accused of assaultA dentist accused of assaulting a woman multiple times over a year has had his trial delayed, according to a story.February 4, 2026Legal IssuesMan indicted in dental practice shootingThe 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.February 3, 2026Legal IssuesOral surgeon faces suspension over patient deathAn examiner is recommending that an oral surgeon, who is the defendant in a lawsuit involving a man who died following a dental procedure, have his license suspended.February 2, 2026Previous PagePage 25 of 88Next PageTop StoriesPrivacyDentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegationsA dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.PrivacyCritical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practiceOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for improving practice productionPodcastsShould your dental practice surcharge credit cards? A CPA discusses cutting processing fees.Legal IssuesDentist enters plea, avoiding trial
