Melissa Busch[email protected]Orofacial PainOccurrence of orofacial pain may be on the riseThe incidence of orofacial pain appears to have risen since the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients reporting spikes in facial and oral mucosal pain before and after infection, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.August 16, 2024Legal IssuesDentist accused of traveling for illicit tryst with minor, momA dentist faces U.S. charges for flying to another state to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for an illicit encounter.August 15, 2024Legal IssuesDSO accused of improperly getting loans pays millions to end caseA dental service organization (DSO), its founders, and former owners have agreed to pay $6.3 million to resolve allegations it received improper loans.August 15, 2024Legal IssuesDentist faces 39 invasion of privacy chargesA dentist was arrested and charged with 39 counts of invasion of privacy.August 14, 2024Legal IssuesDentist, 'Hoosiers' actor agrees to plea dealAn Indiana dentist, known for his role in the film "Hoosiers," has entered a plea deal to resolve allegations that he locked an employee in an office and inappropriately touched her.August 13, 2024Legal IssuesEx-dental manager pleads guilty for not paying $750K in taxesA former dental officer manager entered a guilty plea for failing to pay more than $750,000 in employment taxes and not filing employment tax returns.August 13, 2024MalpracticeOral surgeon cops to pilfering drugs meant for surgery patientsAn oral surgeon who reportedly tampered with surgery patients' fentanyl so he could use it himself has pleaded guilty.August 12, 2024Dental HygienePop star celebrates milestone by brushing with whiskeyPop star Kesha commemorated the 15th anniversary of her single "TiK ToK" by enacting the song's iconic lyrics: She brushed her teeth with Jack Daniel's whiskey.August 12, 2024Legal IssuesOverjet loses preliminary injunction against VideaHealthOverjet's request for a preliminary injunction in a unfair competition, false advertising, and copyright infringement case against artificial intelligence rival VideaHealth was not granted.August 10, 2024Industry UpdatesSchein restructures, including layoffs, to save up to $100MHenry Schein announced a restructuring plan, including conducting an undisclosed number of layoffs, in the hopes of saving the company up to $100 million.August 8, 2024Previous PagePage 30 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
