Melissa Busch[email protected]Infection ControlContaminated saline bottle leads to 8 deaths after dental careA bacterial brain infection caused by contaminated bottles of saline led to the death of eight patients following dental treatment.June 3, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsHow women’s reproductive history may affect tooth decayTooth decay may be associated with an increasing number of pregnancies, according to a new study.June 2, 2025Public HealthToo many patients may not know enough about oral healthOral health knowledge may be lacking for too many patients, according to a study.May 30, 2025Legal IssuesCause of death of 9-year-old dental patient revealedOfficials have ruled on the cause of death of a 9-year-old girl who passed away hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.May 30, 2025Legal IssuesDental manager accused of stealing about $300K from employerAn office manager is accused of stealing nearly $300,000 from the dental practice in New York where he worked.May 30, 2025Legal IssuesDentist accused of covering up murder headed to trial in 2025A trial date has been set for a dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.May 27, 2025PeriodonticsMen, gum disease may be really bad news for spermPeriodontitis may be significantly associated with poor sperm quality, according to a review.May 27, 2025Legal IssuesAssistant accused of assaulting patient faces more chargesAn ex-dental assistant accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious man lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment is now facing more charges.May 23, 2025Legal Issues15 former employees sue dentist over secret cameraA dentist who allegedly planted a surveillance camera in a staff-only bathroom at his dental practice has been sued by 15 of his former employees.May 22, 2025Legal Issues3 charged with unlicensed dentistryThree people have been accused of illegally practicing dentistry since 2023, and one of them is also accused of human smuggling.May 21, 2025Previous PagePage 45 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
