Melissa Busch

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Hormones may play a role in painful tooth extraction problem
Hormones may be sabotaging tooth extraction healing.
May 20, 2026
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Home
Asylum-seeker dies from untreated tooth infection
A simple toothache became fatal for a 56-year-old asylum-seeker who died in ICE custody.
May 19, 2026
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Pediatrics
This cavity risk may start before the 1st tooth
A new study reveals what may put children at greater risk of developing early childhood caries.
May 19, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of prescribing drugs to those he wasn’t treating
A dentist was arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
May 18, 2026
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Implants
Here’s some good news about dental implants
A new study revealed how different implants performed.
May 17, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist convicted of murder sentenced
A dentist convicted of felony murder has been sentenced.
May 15, 2026
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Wellness
What to know about the well-being of dental students
A new study reveals what may affecting the mental health of dental students.
May 14, 2026
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Legal Issues
Kids win judgement against convicted killer dentist, practice
Murdered mother's children secure judgment in shocking dentist crime case.
May 13, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist faces felony over failing to report child abuse
A dentist has been indicted for not reporting the abuse of a child that occurred at his practice.
May 12, 2026
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Brain
Do you know this about psychiatric disorders and oral health?
A person's mental health may be destroying their teeth, according to a new study.
May 12, 2026
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Top Stories
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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
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CAMBRA says assess 1st, but what happens when the patient still says no to fluoride?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
The most effective fluoride varnish is one the dental patient accepts. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, provides coaching on how to get there.
August 11, 2026
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Cybersecurity and the hidden liability in dental practice sales, Part 1
By Tasha Dickinson
Buyers now conduct cybersecurity due diligence before closing, writes Tasha Dickinson, and many sellers remain exposed.
August 11, 2026
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Most dental practices have access to a 2nd insurance revenue stream but have never touched it
By Kevin Henry
Kandra Sellers won a six-figure prior authorization appeal. In this DrBicuspid.com podcast, she explains her winning strategy.
August 11, 2026
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Reality star/rock band muse claims dentist missed her cancer
By Melissa Busch
A tongue sore became a cancer battle when one dentist allegedly failed to spot the warning signs.
August 10, 2026
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Higher risk of autoimmune diseases linked to dental problems
By Melissa Busch
Oral health problems appear to show a surprising link to autoimmune diseases, according to a study.
August 10, 2026
A woman patient indicates to a dentist an area of her maxilla where she is experiencing pain. Behind her is a TV screen and a dental assistant wearing scrubs.
Beyond billing: Why every dental team member impacts revenue
By Allyssa Mizenko
Revenue cycle management isn't a front-desk problem, it's a teamwide issue. Here's how each role contributes to whether the practice gets paid.
August 10, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for offsetting overhead
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Rising overhead doesn't have to mean lower profits. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares strategies for improving efficiency and maximizing new-patient scheduling.
August 10, 2026
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Done with your teeth? This pop star wants them.
By Melissa Busch
It is not a drill. This pop star wants your teeth.
August 7, 2026
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Is your dental hygienist quitting? This may be a predictor.
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals the predictors signaling that dental hygienists intend to quit.
August 7, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on dentistry's robotics revolution
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Robotics is coming to dentistry, Dr. Tom Giacobbi says, but here's why your job is safe for many years to come.
August 7, 2026
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Podcast: The evolution of dentistry from traditional roots to digital frontiers
By Dr. John Flucke
Dr. Paul Feuerstein installed one of the first computers in 1978. He traces technology's path since then and its impact on dentistry.
August 7, 2026
The Technology Evangelist Podcast, Episode 48, featuring Dr. Paul Feuerstein, sponsored by Digital Medidenta.
Dentist accused of strangling woman pleads guilty
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has pleaded guilty.
August 6, 2026
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