Legal Issues

Dentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favor
By Melissa Busch
A dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.
April 2, 2025
Money Handcuffs
Cyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K
By Melissa Busch
A cybersecurity attack has struck dental service organization (DSO) Chord Specialty Dental Partners, formerly Spark Dental, possibly exposing patient personal data.
April 1, 2025
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Accused attempted murderer tries to flee after dental visit
By Melissa Busch
An inmate accused of attempting to murder officers during a standoff over a stolen dog tried to escape when he was being escorted from an offsite dental appointment.
March 28, 2025
Inmate Law Enforcement Lightfield Studios
Imposter dentist accused of damaging woman's teeth with pliers
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who appears to be unlicensed was arrested for allegedly using pliers to pull a woman's tooth, leaving it broken and damaging her jaw.
March 27, 2025
Pliers Avocado Studio
For the 3rd time, Iowa dentist charged with professional incompetence
By Clark Kauffman
An eastern Iowa dentist with a history of disciplinary actions is, for the third time, facing allegations of professional incompetence.
March 26, 2025
Board Hearing Disciplinary Nyetock
Suit filed against dentist accused in shooting death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home is being sued by the man's family.
March 25, 2025
Lawsuit Verified Complaint Lane Erickson
Dentist under investigation following patient death
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who lost his license two times in the past for alleged substance abuse is under investigation following the death of a patient.
March 24, 2025
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Oral surgeon will not face 2nd trial
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon will not face another trial for misdemeanor sex assault and battery charges stemming from accusations that he molested several patients.
March 21, 2025
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Woman arrested for running illegal dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an illegal dental business from a home without a license, and this may not have been her only location.
March 18, 2025
Woman Handcuffs
School employee steals and resells $158K in gold dental items
By Melissa Busch
A dental school employee was arrested for allegedly stealing about $158,000 worth of gold alloy dental products from the university.
March 17, 2025
Handcuffs
Dentist headed to prison for dozen-plus years
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex was sentenced March 11 to 15 years in prison.
March 14, 2025
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Dentist's license revoked for using pliers on patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient has had his dental license revoked.
March 13, 2025
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