Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesDental employee accused of stealing half a million from employerA former dental office employee accused of stealing more than $600,000 from her employer was arrested on November 18.December 1, 2025Legal IssuesDentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegationsTwo dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.November 26, 2025Legal IssuesDentist acquitted of assaulting pediatric patientsA judge has acquitted a retired dentist of physically assaulting four pediatric patients he treated in the 1970s and 1980s.November 25, 2025Legal IssuesDentist accused in fatal hit-and-run gets no jail timeA dentist who entered a no-contest plea to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run was sentenced to one year of probation, avoiding any jail time.November 24, 2025PediatricsAsthma inhaler use may cause tooth wearChildren and teens with asthma who use inhalers may experience significantly more tooth wear, specifically on buccal and labial surfaces.November 24, 2025Legal IssuesOrthodontic practice settles improper billing allegationsAn orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.November 21, 2025Legal IssuesEx-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleadsA former practice employee accused of stealing over $500,000 from her employer pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.November 20, 2025Legal IssuesDentist arrested for soliciting undercover cop faces suspensionThe Arizona dental board moved to suspend the license of a dentist arrested for luring a minor for sexual exploitation.November 18, 2025Legal IssuesDSO, oral surgeon sued after 33-year-old dies following tooth pullThe family of a man who died following a tooth extraction is suing an oral surgeon, a dental service organization (DSO), and the practice where the procedure was performed.November 17, 2025Sleep ApneaSleep apnea significantly ups the risk of psychiatric disordersObstructive sleep apnea may significantly raise the risk of developing psychiatric disorders, specifically depression and anxiety.November 17, 2025Previous PagePage 31 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
