A former New York dentist was sentenced to 45 days in jail for attempting to forcibly touch a patient.

A North Carolina dentist has pleaded guilty to tax fraud for filing a false tax return for her dental practice. 

A dentist who was arrested on charges of battery and 13 other dentists who have made headlines since July 28:

Charles Stamitoles, DDS, a Pensacola, Fla., dentist, has been arrested for the fourth time in just over two months, ABC affiliate WEAR-TV reported July 30.

Here are five updates on dentistry in New York that Becker's has reported on since July 6:

Some of the top dental stories this month centered around patient cancellations and dental pay statistics. 

Here are six DSOs moves in California presence that Becker's has reported on since June 27:

The new vice president of the New York State Dental Association and five other dentists who have made headlines since July 19. 

Here are nine dental fraud cases Becker's has reported on since Jan. 27:

Nashville, Tenn.-based US Dental Surgery Network recently acquired a Massachusetts practice and added seven New England practices.