What happened to Dr. Andrew T. Fried?

Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a dentist from Baltimore County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally distributing Oxycodone.

How long did Dr. Fried distribute opioids?

Dr. Fried illegally distributed Oxycodone to a former employee over a period of three years, from April 2022 to May 2025.

What is Oxycodone and why is it dangerous?

Oxycodone is a powerful prescription painkiller classified as a Schedule II-Controlled Substance due to its high risk of addiction, illness, and death.

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Dentist Sentenced for Illegally Distributing Opioids

20 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Dentist Andrew T. Fried received a 10-year prison sentence.
He illegally distributed Oxycodone to a former employee.
The illegal distribution occurred over a three-year period.

Dentist Sentenced for Illegally Distributing Opioids

Dr. Andrew T. Fried, a dentist from Nottingham, Maryland, has been sentenced to a decade in prison following his guilty plea to illegally distributing opioids. Court documents reveal that Dr. Fried prescribed Oxycodone to a former dental assistant at his practice without a valid medical reason between April 2022 and May 2025. He admitted to splitting the pills with the assistant, who obtained them from family members. This illegal activity has now concluded with his sentencing.

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced the sentencing, emphasizing the importance of patient trust and competent care in dental practices. The Attorney General stated that this sentence will safeguard Dr. Fried's patients from further unsafe treatment and remove a source of illegal opioids from the community. Oxycodone, a potent Schedule II-Controlled Substance, carries a high risk of addiction and harm.