Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesImposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patientsA man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.January 30, 2026Legal IssuesDentist charged with arsonA dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.January 29, 2026OrthodonticsHow testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teethDisruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.January 29, 2026Legal IssuesEx-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practiceA former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.January 28, 2026OrthodonticsADHD may affect orthodontic treatmentPatients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.January 28, 2026Legal IssuesDental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background checkA dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.January 27, 2026Legal IssuesEmployee accused of stealing large sum from dental practiceAn employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.January 26, 2026Legal IssuesDentist charged with distributing drugsA dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.January 23, 2026Legal IssuesDental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365KDental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.January 22, 2026Legal IssuesPatient accused of practice rampage after being tardy sentencedA patient who reportedly trashed a dental practice in Scotland and attacked a dentist after she was told she was late for her appointment was sentenced.January 21, 2026Previous PagePage 26 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
