June 28, 2025 The Best Source of News, Culture, Lifestyle for Culver City, Mar Vista, Del Rey, Palms and West Los Angeles

Century City Celebrity Dentist, ‘America’s Dentist,’ Sues Dental Competitor

Photo courtesy of @DrBillDorfman.
Photo courtesy of @DrBillDorfman.

A Century City cosmetic dentist with celebrity clients is suing one of his former longtime hygienists and a dental competitor, alleging they are using confidential information belonging to the plaintiff to attract patients to their office.

Bill Dorfman, who has been dubbed “America’s Dentist” and was featured on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover,” filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court against dentist Michael Kosdon and his company, Kosdon Cosmetic Dentistry, and the hygienist, Patti Cantor. The suit alleges breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair business practices and conversion.

The complaint seeks unspecified damages as well as a court order enjoining Cantor and Kosdon from continuing to try and lure Dorfman’s patients to their office.

A call left at Kosdon’s Beverly Hills office today was not immediately returned.

Dorfman’s clients have included Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, Usher, Ozzy Osbourne, Anne Hathaway and Eva Longoria. The lawsuit does not state whether they or any other famous patients are among those Cantor has allegedly solicited.

The complaint states that Dorfman hired Cantor in 1995 to clean patients’ teeth and perform other dental-related services. In 2004, Cantor signed an agreement to not disclose confidential office information or provide information to competitors, the suit states.

Despite her promises, Cantor transferred patient names and their personal information from her desktop computer at Dorfman’s office over a period of several months until the plaintiff found out about the alleged breach in August, the suit states. Dorfman then immediately fired Cantor, according to his lawsuit.

Cantor did not deny the allegations and “quietly left the office,” the suit states. However, she then began sending emails and calling Dorfman’s patients, stating that she was now working for Kosdon and providing information on how to contact her there, the suit states.

Some of Dorfman’s patients have told them they were upset that Cantor obtained their private information without their consent, the suit states.

Cantor ignored a letter sent to her and Kosdon by Dorfman’s lawyers demanding that they stop soliciting Dorfman’s clients and return the patient list the hygienist allegedly took, according to the complaint. Dorfman also asked Kosdon to tell Cantor to stop contacting the plaintiff’s clients and to decline to treat any clients obtained through her solicitations, the suit states.

“For almost two months after the demand was made on … Kosdon, Dorfman’s demands were ignored and Cantor’s unlawful solicitations continued unabated,” the suit alleges.

Kosdon’s lawyers responded in October that the dentist “has no desire or need to solicit” Dorfman’s patients and that he had told Cantor not to do so, the suit states.

“Notably, … Kosdon did not deny that he had personally benefited from Cantor’s conduct and by receiving moneys in the form of payments from the patients of Dr. Dorfman and their insurance providers who Cantor had solicited through the use of the misappropriated patient list and other unlawful solicitation activities,” according to the lawsuit.

Related Posts

Iranian Pastor in West L.A. Speaks as Church Rocked by Immigration Raids 

June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

Five Detained as Fear Spreads Through Persian Christian Faith Community  Fear has spread through a West Los Angeles congregation after...

Overdose Deaths Drop 22% in Los Angeles County, Marking Largest Decline on Record

June 28, 2025

June 28, 2025

Fentanyl Fatalities Fell 37% as County Ramps up Funding for Prevention, Treatment Drug overdose deaths in Los Angeles County declined...

Cinespia Brings Fireworks and Fan Favorites to Hollywood Forever This July

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Watch Top Gun, La La Land, and More Under the Stars at Hollywood Forever Cinespia, Los Angeles’ iconic outdoor movie...

California Doubles Down on Hollywood: $750M in Tax Credits Approved for Film and TV Industry

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

State Lawmakers Back Major Expansion of Production Incentives, Raising Job Projections Los Angeles’ film and television industry is poised to...

Pedestrian Killed on 405 Freeway to State Route 90 Connector in Culver City 

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Fatal Crash on Culver City Adds to Growing Safety Concerns Early Friday, a pedestrian died after being struck by a...

EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns with Star Chefs, Firefighter Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Culinary Festival Features Exclusive Restaurant Collabs, Support for Small Businesses  EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the celebrated food festival curated by The...

Supporters to Gather This Weekend for Longtime Culver City Paleta Seller Held in Detention

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Family and Neighbors Will Gather Sunday to Sell Paletas and Raise Funds Supporters will gather this Sunday at Veterans Park...

Suspect Charged by Los Angeles DA with Shooting of Santa Monica Cop and Teens

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Faces Attempted Murder Charges and Over 100 Years to Life in Prison if Convicted. Criminal charges have been filed against...

Captain America Hits the Skirball Big Screen for Heroic Outdoor Movie Night

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Museum-Goers Can Also Catch a Superhero-Themed Drawing Session The Skirball Cultural Center will host an outdoor screening of Captain America:...

Demolition Underway at Beverly Grove Squatter Site After Mystery Fire Renews Safety Fears

June 27, 2025

June 27, 2025

Crews Begin Tearing Down Long-Vacant Apartments on First and Flores  Demolition has begun at a group of long-abandoned apartment buildings...

(Video) Welcome to the Urban Jungle — where nature meets the city and style meets soul

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Whether you’re chasing that gritty city energy or carving out a green oasis in your space, we’re here to help...

Man Arrested in Shooting That Disrupted Vigil for Slain Teen at Culver City High, Police Say

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Gunfire Erupted During Memorial Attended by Hundreds at Culver City High School The Culver City police department announced that a...

Santa Monica Police Arrest Shooting Suspect After Officer Ambushed Near Downtown Mall

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Man Linked to Waymo Vehicle Gunfire Taken Into Custody Following Tense Manhunt The suspect wanted in connection with a shooting...

Michelin Stars Shine Bright on LA: Somni West Hollywood and Providence Earn Top Honors

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Two Restaurants in Los Angeles Receive Three Stars as Michelin Guide Celebrates Bold Flavors The MICHELIN Guide California 2025 celebrated...

Cherished Culver City Ice Cream Vendor Abducted in Broad Daylight

June 26, 2025

June 26, 2025

Ambrocio “Enrique” Lozano’s Disappearance Led To Grassroots Action Ambrocio Lozano, also known in the neighborhood as Enrique, was abducted around...