Melissa Busch

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Implants
Something to consider for implant patients
Anxious about implants? This may be the answer.
July 10, 2026
A woman dentist wearing loupes examines a dental patient.
Legal Issues
U.S. judge orders ex-dentist to pay $300K-plus judgment
A former dentist's alleged deception has cost him $320,000 in a U.S. court judgment.
July 9, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental assistant accused of taking bribes, smuggling
A dental assistant was busted for allegedly participating in a massive $163,000 bribery and smuggling scandal.
July 8, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist allegedly kills young sons, himself, sets practice on fire
A dentist's rage allegedly culminated in an unthinkable tragedy.
July 7, 2026
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Legal Issues
New details involving kid dentist accused of abusing intern
New details have emerged in the case involving a pediatric dentist accused of inappropriately touching a high school intern.
July 6, 2026
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Malpractice
This is why U.S. dentists are being disciplined
Preventable errors plague dentistry. New research exposes negligence, documentation gaps, and compliance failures in the U.S.
July 6, 2026
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Legal Issues
3 dental practices agree to pay $1M in settlements
Three Washington state dental practices accused of engaging in fraudulent billing practices have reached settlements.
July 2, 2026
A woman holds a magnifying glass over a document, symbolizing regulatory oversight and fraud.
Legal Issues
Dentist to pay half a million-dollar settlement
An Ohio dentist's alleged illegal billing workaround will cost him half a million dollars in a settlement.
July 1, 2026
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Privacy
Large U.S. dental referral firm hit with cyberstrike
A devastating ransomware attack has targeted a major U.S. dental referral firm, jeopardizing the data of millions of people.
June 30, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist sues university governing body
A dentist is suing a California university for allegedly being forced into VIP patient favoritism over ethical care standards.
June 30, 2026
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A man hangs his head down, with his hands behind his back, as he appears before a judge.
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
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
Close-up of fossilized mastodon teeth.
Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
More in Home
The 10 features orthodontists rarely talk about
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Trevor Nichols breaks down how airway health, team training, and general dentistry shape his orthodontic practice.
September 2, 2026
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Dentists may have missed this notice of privacy practices update
By Marshall Strisik
A new U.S. rule requires dentists to update their notice of privacy practices. Marshall Strisik offers a fast fix to ensure compliance.
September 1, 2026
Headshot of Marshall Strisek, founder of Dental Contracts Pro.
Root canal vs. implant: Which comes out on top?
By Melissa Busch
A new study compares root canal therapy versus implants.
September 1, 2026
A dentist illustrates a dental implant to a woman patient.
Could someone hack your dental practice from the parking lot?
By Tasha Dickinson
Waiting room Wi-Fi could be a path into your practice's network. Here's how to close the gap before hackers find it from the parking lot.
September 1, 2026
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Man accused of breaking into dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A man was arrested after a break-in at a New York dental practice that left equipment in ruins.
August 31, 2026
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Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt holds a glass of water and holds her other hand to her belly.
Do’s and don’ts for improving your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Regardless of your practice’s size or stage of growth, substantial gains are achievable. Start with these two changes to boost production.
August 31, 2026
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Dr. Alan Stern: Dentistry's biggest disruption is also its biggest opportunity
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Alan Stern explains why dentistry's biggest disruptors -- AI among them -- present big opportunities, if practices prepare now.
August 31, 2026
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Dentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviews
By Clark Kauffman
A state dental board fined a clinician, ruling that a dentist’s responses to online patient reviews violated patient confidentiality.
August 28, 2026
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What could a digital co-worker actually do in a dental practice?
By Conner Ludlow
With all the talk about flashy, futuristic AI capabilities, are we missing practical uses that make a real difference on operations?
August 28, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do you use retraction devices in your dental practice? If not, you're missing a great aid that can really help, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
August 28, 2026
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Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.
August 27, 2026
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