Melissa Busch

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Imaging & CAD/CAM

Teen develops deadly 'forgotten disease' following extractions

A teen developed a rare, life-threatening "forgotten disease" following sepsis from mandibular osteomyelitis after third-molar extractions, according to a case report.

February 27, 2025

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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.

February 25, 2025

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Man sentenced for giving mislabeled drugs to dental patients

A man accused of regularly traveling from Ecuador to the U.S. to perform dentistry and dispense misbranded prescription drugs to patients was sentenced.

February 24, 2025

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These procedures stress out clinicians

Certain procedures may make clinicians extra anxious, according to a study.

February 20, 2025

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Dentist accused of murder faces new charges

A dentist accused of killing his wife by lacing her protein shakes with poison in 2023 faces new charges.

February 19, 2025

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Invasive recording leads dentist to surrender to police

A dentist accused of taking an invasive video at one of his dental practices has surrendered to police.

February 14, 2025

Dentist accused of attacking doctor with golf club cleared

A dentist accused of beating a doctor with a golf club during a dispute that arose over pedestrian traffic on a golf cart pathway at a country club was found not guilty, according to a story.

February 13, 2025

Dental professor caught with 100+ nitrous tanks arrested

A dentist who is also a dental school assistant professor was arrested after he was caught with more than 100 tanks of nitrous oxide following a car chase, according to a story.

February 11, 2025

Organized Dentistry

ADA executive director resigns immediately

Dr. Raymond Cohlmia has resigned from his position as ADA's executive director.

February 10, 2025

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Imposter dental assistant gets jail time

A woman who reportedly falsely claimed to hold an expanded function dental assistant license and worked briefly for three dentists has been sentenced to prison.

February 7, 2025

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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials

University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.

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The sad truth about insurance reimbursement for today's dental practices

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Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse

Levin Practice Success 400

Do’s and don’ts for dealing with difficult patients

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Stop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?

By Melissa Busch

Time spent on social media may be linked to certain oral behaviors that are strong contributing factors to temporomandibular disorders.

June 30, 2025

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What it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental profession

By Monica Satake

Learn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.

June 30, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for keeping your patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practices can’t afford to lose patients. Dr. Roger P. Levin outlines effective tips to shore up your practice base and ensure steady growth.

June 30, 2025

Levin Practice Success 400

FDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements

By Melissa Busch

Here’s your chance to discuss the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) possibly pulling fluoride supplements for children from the market.

June 27, 2025

This may offer a less invasive way to screen for gum disease

A noninvasive ultrasound technique promises a more reliable and comfortable way to screen for gum disease -- no manual probing required -- according to an American Chemical Society press release.

June 27, 2025

Gum Inflammation My Ocean Studio

What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia

By Melissa K. Turner

Xerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.

June 27, 2025

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Divorce and the dentist: Postponing the inevitable court date

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Delays in divorce proceedings are all too common. With that in mind, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, has some advice to overcome such challenges and keep the process moving forward.

June 27, 2025

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Dentist gives up license following misconduct claims

By Melissa Busch

A dentist agreed to surrender his license for at least seven years to resolve misconduct claims made by two employees.

June 26, 2025

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How common are peri-implant diseases?

Over half of dental implant patients may develop peri-implant diseases within a decade, according to a recent Journal of Periodontology study.

June 26, 2025

A new online tool may be key to managing dental anxiety

A recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.

June 26, 2025

Dentist Drill Patient Dentophobia

From front desk to leadership: Advancing career development in dental office administration

By Rossemary Perez

When a dental practice commits to developing its administrative team, the results are tangible, writes Rossemary Perez.

June 26, 2025

Woman Computer Office Mangostar

Dentist arrested in predator sting

By Melissa Busch

A dentist and 17 others were arrested in a sting to catch online predators.

June 25, 2025

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