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Couple arrested for unlicensed dentistry in apartment
By
Melissa Busch
A couple was arrested after a dental chair, instruments, and drugs were found at an apartment where they were allegedly operating a fraudulent dental practice.
July 22, 2025
Ingested dental file during root canal leads to lawsuit
By
Melissa Busch
A patient is suing a dental practice after a dental file was dropped down his throat during a root canal.
July 21, 2025
2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced
By
Melissa Busch
A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.
July 18, 2025
Class-action lawsuit filed against DSO Heartland Dental
By
Melissa Busch
A patient has filed a class-action lawsuit against dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental.
July 16, 2025
Tooth removal without consent results in arrest
By
Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for practicing without a license after a person complained that she allegedly removed six teeth without consent.
July 15, 2025
Lessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his income
By
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, dives into a recent story featured on
DrBicuspid.com
and explains how a dentist could have avoided prison over money.
July 11, 2025
$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care
By
Melissa Busch
A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.
July 9, 2025
Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death
By
Melissa Busch
A woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.
July 8, 2025
DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations
By
Melissa Busch
A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.
July 7, 2025
Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.
July 3, 2025
Dentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose license
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.
July 2, 2025
Dentist accused of sending lewd images to minors
By
Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.
June 30, 2025
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