Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceA former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.February 18, 2026Dental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergenciesDental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.September 11, 2025Office ManagementIs sexual misconduct rampant in dentistry? Maybe.Sexual misconduct may be significantly underreported in dentistry.June 16, 2025Legal IssuesPossibly pickled dentist sued for groping, botching smileA man is suing, claiming that a New York City dentist was “under the influence of some mind-altering substance” when she inappropriately touched him and left him with a crooked smile.May 9, 2025Legal IssuesSwallowed dental scaler tip leads to lawsuitA dental patient is suing a dentist and a practice, claiming she swallowed a dislodged ultrasonic scaler that led to permanent injuries.May 5, 2025HomeSecret dental practice bathroom camera leads to lawsuit, suicideThree women are suing the estate and former dental practice of a clinician who took his life after police began investigating him.May 2, 2025Legal IssuesMore details uncovered in dental director’s deathAdditional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.April 25, 2025Legal IssuesPractice sued again over assistant's alleged behaviorA dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.April 14, 2025AnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.April 4, 2025PeriodonticsWant to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffeeA main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.March 28, 2025Page 1 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesBoard imposes $5,000 fine on Iowa dentistAn Iowa dentist was fined for allegedly practicing in an unsafe manner.Dental HygieneThis may be the factor most associated with plaque removalOral-Systemic LinkMen's Health Month: What we should be telling our male patients ... and maybe ourselvesInfection ControlWhat may be driving up your dental infection control costsSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
