Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesOral surgeon sentenced to 80 years in prisonAn oral surgeon was sentenced to 80 years in prison on October 17 following a jury trial.October 18, 2024MalpracticeHow dentists fared in U.S. TMD malpractice trials in 6 decadesA review revealed how dentists fared in malpractice trials related to temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) that occurred between 1960 and 2022.October 18, 2024Legal IssuesFake dentist using dirty tools arrestedA man who allegedly operated an illegal dental practice out of a salon where he used "extremely unsanitary" dental tools was arrested.October 16, 2024Legal IssuesEx-dental assistant to be arraigned for assaulting unconscious teenA former dental assistant accused of assaulting an unconscious teenager while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is set to be arraigned.October 15, 2024Legal IssuesPatient sues DSO, dentist over bungled procedureA woman is suing a dentist and a dental service organization (DSO)-affiliated practice in California for allegedly botching a dental implant procedure.October 14, 2024BrainWhat's in your mouth may be linked to epilepsyGood and bad bacteria, fungi, and viruses in the mouth may be linked to epilepsy, according to a study.October 14, 2024Anesthesia40% face a potentially risky condition during dental anesthesiaAbout 40% of dental patients experience a condition that can lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest when they are administered local anesthesia under sedation.October 10, 2024FluorideWater fluoridation may no longer be beneficial to curb cariesNow that people in the U.S. use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain cavity-fighting fluoride, drinking fluoridated water may not be so important, according to a recent review.October 9, 2024Practice TrendsHow much money will you make as a U.S. dentist? It's complicated.Multiple factors and their complicated interplay make determining the expected wages for dentists working in the U.S. difficult.October 7, 2024AnesthesiaDental work for toothache leads actor to lose his hobbit feet"The Lord of the Rings" actor recounted the time a toothache cost him his feet.September 30, 2024Previous PagePage 26 of 53Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
