Melissa Busch

Busch Melissa 2 Crop
Legal Issues
Man accused of dental office rampage to stand trial
A judge ruled that an alleged disgruntled ex-patient will stand trial for the shooting death of dentist Dr. Benjamin Harouni in El Cajon, CA.
June 29, 2026
Brass scales of justice rest on a wood table in a courtroom.
Legal Issues
Pediatric dentist accused of abusing high school intern
A dentist allegedly weaponized religion and gifts to manipulate and abuse a teenage intern.
June 26, 2026
Person wearing a white lab coat holds his hands outstretched with handcuffs affixed to both wrists.
Legal Issues
Ex-employee accused of embezzling from dental practice
Three hundred unauthorized refunds exposed a dental practice employee's multiyear financial betrayal.
June 26, 2026
Hands hold an envelope containing six $100 bills.
Legal Issues
Dental manager gets prison for fraud
A dental manager has been sentenced for fraud.
June 25, 2026
A hand inserts a key into a gated door in an institutional hallway.
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of tasing, holding woman captive
A woman allegedly endured hours of terror before escaping from a dentist's home.
June 24, 2026
Close-up of an electrical charge emanating from a taser gun.
Legal Issues
Dentist, 2 others accused of violent kidnapping
A dentist and two others are accused of a brutal kidnapping over a scam gone wrong.
June 23, 2026
Metal handcuffs lie on top of a fingerprint identification card.
Sedation
About 4% of child dental sedation visits end with a problem
One in 27 pediatric dental sedation visits ends in an adverse outcome. Learn which patients have the highest risk of potential complications.
June 23, 2026
Emergency ambulance with flashing blue-and-red lights.
Legal Issues
$1M settlement reached with Penn. dental group
Pennsylvania has reached a $1 million settlement with a dental group that allegedly misled patients into obtaining loans to pay for procedures and more.
June 22, 2026
Two business professionals shake hands next to a legal scale and gavel. The image represents a legal settlement.
DSO
Gen4, Modis merge with DSO SGA Dental
Dental service organizations Gen4 and Modis have merged with SGA Dental.
June 19, 2026
Business professionals shake hands over a desk, with laptops, charts, and a coffee cup.
Dental Hygiene
This may be the factor most associated with plaque removal
Researchers may have discovered the secret to effective dental plaque removal.
June 18, 2026
Close-up of a dental scaler.
Previous Page
Page 12 of 88
Next Page
Top Stories
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.
An older couple reviews paper on a kitchen table. Nearby are plants and a laptop.
Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
Headshot of Denise Ciardello.
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
Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?
By Khamzat Asabaev
Is your aligner software working for you, or are you working for it?
August 27, 2026
A dentist inserts a clear aligner over a woman's maxilla.
The truth about dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental insurance once fueled practice growth, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Lower reimbursements and growing complexity are forcing tougher decisions.
August 27, 2026
Professional headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Risk management in dentistry: Do you really understand it all?
By Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA
Risk management goes beyond HIPAA. From emergency planning to fraud prevention, Tija Hunter explains how to build a compliance system.
August 27, 2026
Headshot of Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA.
The hidden costs of the dental hiring crisis
By Dr. Vishal Sharma
Dr. Vishal Sharma delineates the hidden costs of dental staff turnover -- retraining and burnout -- and what practices can do.
August 27, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Vishal Sharma, vice president of clinical education and operations at Spear Education.
Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material
By Melissa Busch
A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.
August 26, 2026
A woman wearing a gray T-shirt has her hands in handcuffs behind her back.
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
By Ava Barros
Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.
August 26, 2026
A woman holds her hand up to her mouth. She has a surprised expression.
Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Vibe coding -- describing what you need in plain language -- could give small dental practices custom-built tools, says Ryan Hungate.
August 26, 2026
Headshot of Ryan Hungate, chief clinical and strategy officer, Henry Schein One.
Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.
August 25, 2026
Blurred boardroom meeting with professionals seated around a conference table in a modern office.
AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills
By Karie Neeley Anderson
New AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.
August 25, 2026
A male avatar is pictured on a laptop screen on a table. In the background are blurred individuals working at desks.
2 oral surgeons give their perspectives on 'veneer regret'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Veneer regret is real. Two oral surgeons share why case selection, diagnosis, and permanence matter before patients say yes.
August 25, 2026
A male dentist gestures as he talks to a women dental patient.
New research links narrow jaws to nasal septum deviation, airway problems in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Narrow jaws can cause nasal septum deviation and breathing problems in children, a new study asserts, and early orthodontic treatment matters.
August 25, 2026
A young girl sleeps with her mouth open.
Restoring a fractured crown: A case study using same-day CAD/CAM zirconia and universal adhesive cementation
By Dr. Anthony Ponzio
Dr. Anthony Ponzio walks readers through a successful restoration of a fractured crown using a CAD/CAM crown made in minutes.
August 25, 2026
Close-up intraoral view of upper teeth showing dental crowns and gum tissue
Previous Page
Page 12 of 293
Next Page