Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of abusing multiple women
Three women have accused a New York dentist of predatory behavior and assault.
July 17, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist arrested after 4-year-old dies following routine procedure
A pediatric dentist was arrested for allegedly administering doses of sedatives, which would have been toxic for an adult, that killed a 4-year-old girl.
July 16, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of soliciting employee is suspended
A dentist has been indefinitely suspended after reportedly attempting to pay an employee for a sexual favor.
July 16, 2026
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Pediatrics
How political affiliation can affect dental health may shock you
Political affiliation may secretly influence how parents protect children from disease, according to a new study.
July 16, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist gets probation for drinking while treating kids
The Ohio dental board put a clinician on probation after she admitted treating pediatric patients while intoxicated.
July 15, 2026
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Smile Design
What you need to know about kids' stressed-out smiles
A new study links anxiety in children to bruxism, temporomandibular disorders, and dental caries.
July 15, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist for hit TV show accused of fraud
A TV dentist allegedly engaged in fraud and dangerous patient care practices.
July 14, 2026
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Legal Issues
Ex-dental worker cops to major theft from employer
A former dental office manager accused of stealing $900,000 from the practice where she worked has pleaded guilty.
July 14, 2026
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Brain
This may reduce stroke risk
Dental routines appear to slash ischemic stroke risk by 23%, reveals a newly published study.
July 13, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist indicted for allegedly recording staff in bathroom
The indictment reveals dentist Patrick Huynh's alleged calculated efforts to secretly record unsuspecting staff members.
July 10, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
More in Home
Do you know about this dental paradox?
By Melissa Busch
People who need dentists the most are avoiding them entirely.
September 8, 2026
A woman dentist sits in a modern dental operatory. She holds her hand to her chin deep in thought.
Do’s and don’ts for providing exceptional customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful practices have systems that help them exceed patient expectations. Learn how to deliver a hospitality-driven experience.
September 8, 2026
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Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
September 4, 2026
A dentist wearing a mask uses tools to inspect a pregnant women's teeth.
How a dental hygienist fell in love with the practice's numbers
By Lauren Stanford, RDH
A hygienist explains why she fell for the numbers and how reading collections reports reveals where money is leaking from dental practices.
September 4, 2026
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Why 35 patients separate growth from busyness
By Mehmet Dogan
Mehmet Dogan of Planet DDS explains a step-by-process on how marketing teams can turn demand into booked chairs.
September 4, 2026
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Improving patient recovery following SRP
By Maryam Shamuel, RDH, Dr. Ben Alvarez
How does the StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Recovery Kit affect healing after SRP? Two Catapult evaluators share insights.
September 4, 2026
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Judge rules in dental patient death case
By Melissa Busch
A judge ruled in a death complaint filed against a dentist.
September 3, 2026
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Severe gum disease may be linked to increased stroke risk
By Ava Barros
Severe periodontitis could be a bigger stroke risk factor than you think. Learn what a new review means for chairside care.
September 3, 2026
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Stop looking for dental assistants and start building the careers they want in your practice
By Dr. Alan Stern
Money isn't the whole story, writes Dr. Alan Stern. Practices need to rethink what a dental assistant career can offer and whom they hire.
September 3, 2026
A woman dentist and a woman dental assistant both have instruments placed in a child's mouth. They are working on a restorative treatment.
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Board charges Iowa dentist with negligence
By Clark Kauffman
A Fort Dodge, IA, dentist faces disciplinary action involving charges of negligence.
September 2, 2026
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CBD may help this chronic oral pain condition
By Melissa Busch
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil may offer new hope for chronic oral pain sufferers.
September 2, 2026
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