Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesDentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bailA dentist arrested in March for fatally shooting her partner remains in jail.June 19, 2025Legal IssuesDentist must pay terminated colleague $1.85MA Virginia appeals court upheld a verdict ordering a dentist to pay $1.85 million to another dentist, according to court documents.June 18, 2025Legal IssuesDental assistant accused of diverting drugs reinstatedA dental assistant who had her credential suspended in 2024 has been reinstated.June 17, 2025ProsthodonticsDental prostheses may save your lifeThere may be good news for patients who consistently wear dental prosthetics, according to a new study.June 17, 2025Legal IssuesPatient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb practiceA patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice.June 16, 2025Legal IssuesDentist retires following patient deathA dentist is retiring after one of his patients became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and died a few days later.June 13, 2025PeriodonticsEnvironmental factors that may boost gum disease riskExposure to certain heavy metals may be significantly associated with a higher risk of developing periodontal disease, according to a study.June 11, 2025Legal IssuesDentist known for killing famous lion in trouble againA dentist known for allegedly illegally killing a beloved and protected lion during a 2015 big game hunt in Africa was recently arrested.June 10, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryShould antibiotics be prescribed before 3rd-molar surgery?Dentists probably shouldn’t prescribe prophylactic antibiotics to third-molar surgery patients, according to a new study.June 10, 2025FluorideNo more fluoride in water projected to cost billionsNo longer adding fluoride to public water systems may worsen dental health in children and increase dental costs by billions within five years.June 9, 2025Previous PagePage 7 of 52Next PageTop StoriesLegal 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.PediatricsDental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patternsDental HygieneSetting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating carePatient CommunicationIncreasing case acceptance by 20%Sponsor ContentJoin Us
