Melissa Busch[email protected]MalpracticeWhere botched dental procedures are reported the most in the U.S.Dental patients in these U.S. states are more likely to see their procedures bungled or experience other mistakes made by dentists.September 3, 2024Legal IssuesDentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil caseTwo dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.September 3, 2024Legal IssuesDental employee busted for stealing $50K from employerAn employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.August 30, 2024Legal IssuesEx-dental assistant accused of assaulting unconscious patientA former dental assistant was arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment.August 29, 2024Legal IssuesDentist accused of hiding $3.5M from the U.S. governmentA dentist has been indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS.August 28, 2024Dental HygieneCase report: Sugar-free lozenges may cause dental problemsA 58-year-old healthy man with stellar oral hygiene and dietary habits developed carious lesions on almost every posterior tooth adjacent where he habitually held a sugar-free nicotine lozenge.August 21, 2024Legal IssuesDentist indicted on multiple counts of felony fraudA dentist has been indicted on multiple felony counts of Medicaid fraud and other offenses.August 20, 2024Practice TrendsPrivate equity's growing stake in dentistry may stun youPrivate equity transactions have heated up in recent years, and these companies' current stake in the industry may be eye-opening.August 19, 2024Smile DesignThis is the key to designing an aesthetic smileWhen creating an aesthetic smile, 2D and 3D symmetry of natural incisors is rare, highlighting the importance of authenticity over flawlessness, reports a study published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.August 17, 2024Legal IssuesDentist reprimanded after patient's deathA dentist has been reprimanded after a patient reportedly died while undergoing tooth extractions before a scheduled heart valve surgery.August 16, 2024Previous PagePage 29 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
