Melissa Busch

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Kid hospitalized for not eating, drinking after dental surgery

A child was hospitalized after refusing to eat, drink, or even swallow saliva for a week following dental surgery, according to a case report.

October 14, 2025

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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death

New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.

October 13, 2025

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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation

Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.

October 13, 2025

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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you

A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.

October 10, 2025

Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother

A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.

October 9, 2025

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Henry Schein One, Vyne Dental sue each other

Vyne Dental, a revenue cycle management service provider for dentists, and Henry Schein subsidiary Henry Schein One have sued each other.

October 7, 2025

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Imposter dentists accused of disfiguring woman

A brother and sister are accused of operating a fake dental practice for years, charging thousands of dollars for procedures and leaving at least one woman disfigured.

October 7, 2025

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Oral surgeon faces suit, discipline over patient death

An oral surgeon faces a wrongful death lawsuit and possible disciplinary action for the 2023 death of a 48-year-old patient.

October 6, 2025

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Troubled dentist enters plea in fatal hit-and-run case

A dentist, who is also accused of participating in a drug deal near his dental office, entered a plea in relation to a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case.

October 3, 2025

Dental board concludes investigation into toddler’s death

The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners concluded its investigation into the death of a 2-year-old patient.

October 2, 2025

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This may indicate the severity of dental infections

This finding on computed tomography scans may predict dental infection severity and hospital outcomes.

Practical ways to market your dental practice using AI

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi praises one of dentistry's unsung heroes

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Dentist accused of assaulting minor hit with more charges

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Ouch! There may not be enough oral pain specialists

The looming threat facing academic dentistry

An imminent faculty shortage in dental schools threatens to jeopardize student success and strain universities.

January 15, 2026

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Podcast: The power of internal marketing in the dental practice

Brett Allen of Marketing 32 discusses how effective communication with existing patients can lead to increased revenue and improved patient experiences.

January 15, 2026

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When definitions become barriers

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.

January 15, 2026

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Dentist with disciplinary history cited for infection control issues

By Clark Kauffman

The sanctioned dentist's prior violations included cocaine use and sales.

January 14, 2026

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Childhood oral health linked to elevated atherosclerosis risk in adults

By Melissa Busch

Childhood oral health may be linked to a heightened risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

January 14, 2026

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This dentist's wish for her colleagues in 2026

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Leana Lundt imparts her advice to fellow dentists about taking charge of your future and how to differentiate yourself in dentistry.

January 14, 2026

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Happy Teeth may help teach kids about oral health

The Happy Teeth digital app may outperform traditional methods in improving kids’ knowledge of oral health and healthy eating.

January 14, 2026

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Court rules clinic retaliated against assistant over BLM comment

By Melissa Busch

A U.S. district court ruled that a dental clinic retaliated against a dental assistant who was placed on leave after objecting to being asked if she attended a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest.

January 13, 2026

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Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist

The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.

January 13, 2026

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Why dental practices are prime targets for email-based cyberattacks

By Usman Choudhary

How can you reduce your practice's risk of a cyberattack without disrupting care? Usman Choudhary offers his thoughts.

January 13, 2026

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Dental marketing in 2026: Own your marketing

Dental practices often chase what they don’t need and overlook what they already have. There's a better strategy to retaining patients, says Sara Hansen.

January 13, 2026

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Man accused of murdering dentist and wife arrested

By Melissa Busch

Police arrested an Illinois vascular surgeon for allegedly murdering his ex-wife and her husband, a dentist, at their home in Ohio.

January 12, 2026

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