Melissa Busch[email protected]AntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.September 10, 2025Patient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youAre you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.September 9, 2025Dental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happyDental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.September 8, 2025Legal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.September 5, 2025Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.September 5, 2025Legal IssuesDentist will not be charged for patient’s deathCriminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.September 4, 2025Legal IssuesEye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlementA dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.September 3, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkYour gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worseWhat's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.September 2, 2025Legal IssuesDentist pays to settle patient recruiting allegationsA dentist in Connecticut has agreed to pay $150,000 to resolve allegations that she paid fees to a patient recruiting firm in violation of state and U.S. laws.August 28, 2025Legal IssuesMultiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentistA woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.August 27, 2025Previous PagePage 37 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
