Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesCDA to continue legal fight against Delta DentalThe California Dental Association (CDA) will appeal a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Delta Dental of California.June 20, 2024ImplantsHigh vitamin D levels make implant failure 21 times more likelyPatients with elevated levels of vitamin D may face a twenty-onefold increase in the risk of experiencing adverse dental implant outcomes.June 20, 2024Organized DentistryPeriodontal therapy guidelines are 'outdated' and need fixingOrganized dentistry needs to develop updated guidance for periodontal therapy to avoid putting patients at risk of unnecessary tooth loss, according to a guest editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.June 19, 2024Legal IssuesDentist accused of stealing $2M from MedicaidA dentist and her practice in Massachusetts allegedly defrauded the state Medicaid program of more than $2 million.June 18, 2024NutritionSkip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.June 18, 2024Legal IssuesCourt tosses dental practice wrongful death suitA judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against a dental practice accused of negligence and premises liability.June 17, 2024MalpracticePatient swallows device during surgery, sues dentistA dentist has been sued by a patient who purportedly swallowed a device during a dental procedure.June 14, 2024Regulatory UpdatesDentist loses license again for 'dangerous' patient careA dentist had his license revoked again for "negligent and dangerous" dental care.June 13, 2024Legal IssuesOral surgeon slaps practice partner with $1M lawsuitAn oral and maxillofacial surgeon has filed a $1 million lawsuit in New York against a fellow clinician and practice partner.June 12, 2024TMJ/TMDThis may be the best early treatment for TMJ painThis treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.June 12, 2024Previous PagePage 48 of 66Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist cited for unnecessary, expensive treatments to keep his licenseAn Iowa dentist charged with repeatedly performing expensive, unnecessary dental procedures on patients will retain his license.PodcastsTransforming dental office managers into COOsSmile DesignClinical tip: The 'why now?' question that can help you close casesOrthodonticsWhat is coming for clear aligners in 2026 and beyond?Patient CommunicationIt's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic
