Clark KauffmanMalpracticeDentist involved in patient death is fined $7.5K by licensing boardA central Iowa dentist involved in an operation that ended with the patient’s death has been fined $7,500 by the Iowa Dental Board.May 28, 2025Legal IssuesDentist alleged to be ‘harmful to the public’ ordered to undergo remedial trainingA Linn County, IA, dentist charged with practicing dentistry in a manner that is harmful to the public has been ordered to undergo remedial training.May 16, 2025Regulatory UpdatesIowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient deathThe Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.April 7, 2025Legal IssuesFor the 3rd time, Iowa dentist charged with professional incompetenceAn eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence.March 26, 2025Legal IssuesDentist sanctioned for 'competency' issues after patient loses jaw to cancerA central Iowa dentist has been sanctioned for allegedly failing to detect cancer in a patient who subsequently had part of his lower jaw removed.February 28, 2025Legal IssuesPatient death triggers sanctions against a 2nd Iowa dentistA second Iowa dentist is facing licensing sanctions related to a dental procedure that resulted in the death of a patient.January 30, 2025Legal IssuesIowa Dental Board agrees to license woman who stole $81,000The Iowa Dental Board has agreed to license a woman recently convicted of stealing almost $81,000 from Iowa businesses.January 16, 2025Legal Issues9 months after patient's death, 'emergency order' restricts dentist's licenseA recently filed lawsuit alleges negligence in the death of 50-year-old patient.November 6, 2024Legal IssuesDentist convicted of public intoxication awaits final disciplinary actionThe Iowa dentist who was convicted in April of public intoxication after performing a root canal on a patient is still waiting for the Iowa Dental Board's final action in the case.October 11, 2024Legal IssuesFormer dentist takes state licensing board to court over disciplinary actionA former Iowa dentist who was the subject of 30 past complaints and was accused of sexual impropriety with patients is appealing the revocation of his license.October 7, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesInfection 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.PeriodonticsRestoring this vitamin may mitigate periodontal risksHygiene ToolsWhat you need to know about the ADA Seal of ApprovalInsuranceOver 25% of U.S. adults don't have dental insuranceVulnerable PopulationsHow women’s reproductive history may affect tooth decay
