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Woman hit with prison sentence for embezzling from dental employer

A woman accused of embezzling more than $240,000 from the dental practice where she worked was sentenced.

January 20, 2025

Dental management firm owner pleads guilty

An owner of a dental management company accused of mischaracterizing personal expenses as business expenses from the practices he operated has pleaded guilty.

January 14, 2025

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Assault charges dropped against dentist

A dentist accused of stabbing a man during a poker game in February 2023 in Minnesota recently had the felony assault charges against him dismissed.

January 13, 2025

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4 dentists, practice indicted

Four dentists and the dental practice in Alaska where they are employed are accused of theft and committing Medicaid fraud over a five-year period and have been indicted.

January 2, 2025

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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke

Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.

December 10, 2024

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Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure

A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.

October 23, 2024

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Army dentist pleads guilty to harassment

A U.S. Army dentist accused of sexual harassment, including reportedly referring to a woman as "Master Sgt. Barbie," has pleaded guilty.

October 22, 2024

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Pediatric dental practice, assistant sued over alleged assault

A dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients and the practice where he worked are being sued.

October 17, 2024

Fake veneer specialist charged with felonies

A man, who refers to himself as Atlanta's top veneer specialist, has been charged with eight felonies for illegally practicing dentistry without a license.

October 8, 2024

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Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024

For the second time in nearly six months, a 31-year-old man was arrested for reportedly operating an illegal dental practice.

October 4, 2024

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Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?

There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.

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Court sides with orthodontist, tosses malpractice case

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How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care

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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth

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Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?

There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.

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

How U.S. adults are really addressing oral care

Though U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.

January 29, 2025

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Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth

Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.

January 29, 2025

Why you should stop printing a Dentrix ledger for tax statement requests

Dayna Johnson has a simple message for dental practices this time of year: Make sure you're sending your patients what they need rather than what they think they need for tax purposes.

January 29, 2025

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1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient

By Melissa Busch

A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.

January 28, 2025

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Gum disease plus diabetes damages more than health

There may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.

January 28, 2025

Tips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2

By Estela Vargas

In three tips, Estela Vargas, CRDH, offers coding strategies necessary for dental insurance billing and claims submission in the ever-changing dental coding landscape.

January 28, 2025

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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 the injuries he sustained in a car crash could cause him to lose $6 million in projected earnings if he worked until 65.

January 27, 2025

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1 in 10 overdoses on medication for dental pain

By Melissa Busch

About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.

January 27, 2025

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Why dentists don't participate in state health programs

Challenges, like funding constraints and limited input in policy changes, may prevent general dental practitioners from participating in publicly funded oral healthcare programs, reports a review published in Health Policy.

January 27, 2025

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CE shouldn't be boring: Why dental meetings need expert speakers who engage

Dental continuing education (CE) will only remain relevant if it provides something attendees can't get from an on-demand webinar or a YouTube video, writes Ryan Vet. He shares his thoughts with DrBicuspid readers on the current state of CE in dentistry.

January 27, 2025

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