Legal Issues

Dentist accused of murder faces new charges

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of killing his wife by lacing her protein shakes with poison in 2023 faces new charges.

February 19, 2025

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Invasive recording leads dentist to surrender to police

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of taking an invasive video at one of his dental practices has surrendered to police.

February 14, 2025

Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.

February 13, 2025

Dental professor caught with 100+ nitrous tanks arrested

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who is also a dental school assistant professor was arrested after he was caught with more than 100 tanks of nitrous oxide following a car chase, according to a story.

February 11, 2025

Imposter dental assistant gets jail time

By Melissa Busch

A woman who reportedly falsely claimed to hold an expanded function dental assistant license and worked briefly for three dentists has been sentenced to prison.

February 7, 2025

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Dental break room thief nabbed

By Melissa Busch

A woman accused of sneaking into the break rooms of multiple businesses, including dental offices, and stealing personal items has been arrested.

February 6, 2025

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Dentist arrested for major fraud

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested on felony charges for allegedly coordinating a scheme to bilk insurance companies out of money for fraudulent claims.

February 3, 2025

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Alleged flossing incident leaves priest in legal trouble

By Melissa Busch

A bizarre flossing allegation has left a Catholic priest in trouble with the law.

January 31, 2025

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Patient death triggers sanctions against a 2nd Iowa dentist

By Clark Kauffman

A second Iowa dentist is facing licensing sanctions related to a dental procedure that resulted in the death of a patient.

January 30, 2025

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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. judge denied a new trial, upholding a verdict to have a malpractice case thrown out against an orthodontist accused of treatment that permanently altered a patient's teeth and jaw.

January 29, 2025

Dentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4M

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was awarded $1.4 million in damages after a court heard testimony that his car crash injuries could reduce his projected lifetime earnings by $6 million if he worked until age 65.

January 27, 2025

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New information revealed about hygienist found dead

By Melissa Busch

Police continue to investigate the death of a 47-year-old dental hygienist who was found decomposing in her home in New York.

January 23, 2025

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