Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesState trooper convicted of killing dentist won’t get new trialA former Pennsylvania state trooper who is serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of a dentist lost his bid for a new trial.November 14, 2025Legal IssuesDentist cleared of abuse chargeA dentist accused in 2024 of threatening and physically abusing a child under the age of 16 had all charges dropped against him.November 13, 2025Legal IssuesDentist calls police on patient over shunned AI technologyA periodontist called police on a dental patient after she allegedly did not consent to using an AI note-taking program during her visit.November 12, 2025Legal IssuesDentist accused of ‘gross incompetence’ surrenders licenseA dentist suspended indefinitely in 2024 due to “gross incompetence and ignorance in the practice of dentistry” has surrendered his license to practice.November 11, 2025Patient CommunicationBan kids from parents’ dental visits? Dentists chime inDentists share their thoughts after kids were banned for misbehaving during their mother's teeth cleaning.November 6, 2025PeriodonticsPatients may be depressed, but it may be great for their gumsTaking antidepressants may reduce the risk of developing gum disease, especially the most severe forms of gum inflammation.November 5, 2025PeriodonticsGum disease may leave you itchingPatients with gum disease may face double the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often referred to as eczema that causes red, itchy skin.November 4, 2025FluorideFDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kidsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children.November 3, 2025Industry UpdatesGold tooth dropped in Salvation Army kettle againFor the second time in recent years, a gold tooth was left in a Salvation Army Red Kettle.November 3, 2025Legal IssuesDentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops pleaDr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.October 31, 2025Previous PagePage 32 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
