Dental

National Law Firm Expands Review of Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuits to All 50 States Amid Growing Concern Over Dental Risks

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Suboxone, a drug widely used to treat opioid addiction, is now at the center of legal battles across the United States as plaintiffs claim it has caused severe dental problems. These lawsuits allege that the drug leads to tooth decay, erosion, and loss, emphasizing a failure by Suboxone’s manufacturers to warn users and healthcare providers of these potential side effects. The core allegation in every lawsuit is that the manufacturers were aware of the risks associated with the drug but chose to prioritize profits over adequately informing the public. Legal challenges have been mounting, particularly … Read more

Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more