Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Convicted dentist arrested for practicing without a license
A Utah dentist allegedly refused to stop treating patients despite surrendering his license.
April 20, 2026
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Orthodontics
Here’s what drives malpractice claims in orthodontics
A new review reveals what really triggers orthodontic malpractice lawsuits.
April 20, 2026
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Legal Issues
Drug dealer’s new teeth brag leads to jail
A man's new smile cost him his freedom, according to police.
April 16, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental assistant gets long prison term for assaulting 3 patients
A dental assistant was sentenced for assaulting three child patients.
April 15, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist suspended after patients left with severe complications
A dentist's license was suspended after he reportedly left multiple patients with severe complications.
April 14, 2026
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Industry Updates
CDA PAC pulls support for governor candidate
The California Dental Association Political Action Committee withdrew its endorsement of Rep. Eric Swalwell.
April 14, 2026
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Legal Issues
Man pleads not guilty in dental practice shooting
A brutal December attack at a Georgia dental office ends with a not guilty plea.
April 13, 2026
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Invisible Aligners
Yikes! Clear aligners may disrupt more than smiles
Clear aligners may be straightening teeth and silently damaging the body.
April 13, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental manufacturer to settle pregnancy discrimination suit
A dental company has settled a lawsuit in which it's accused of reportedly firing a pregnant employee days after she was hired.
April 10, 2026
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Implants
This OTC drug may lead to implant failure
This over-the-counter (OTC) medication may jeopardize your new smile.
April 10, 2026
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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
More in Home
Taking birth control pills may be a real pain for your mouth
By Melissa Busch
Oral contraceptives may be linked to jaw pain, more so in teens, according to a new study.
July 29, 2026
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He built a practice around hospitality 1st, and the cosmetic dentistry followed
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Kooper Ruminer built his Oklahoma City startup around hospitality first. He shares how he built a thriving practice.
July 29, 2026
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Dentist accused of assaulting 2 patients suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of unthinkable abuse at his practice has been suspended.
July 28, 2026
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CMS urges states to end coverage for mercury-containing fillings
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking state Medicaid programs to limit or end coverage for dental amalgam.
July 28, 2026
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Dental Duets: The caries conversation dentistry isn't having, Part 1
By Michael Ventriello
Dentistry calls caries the world's most prevalent chronic disease, then treats it like a plumbing problem. Dr. Brian Novy thinks that has to change.
July 28, 2026
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The dental patient grinding their teeth at night is probably trying to breathe
Most patients blame bruxism on stress. Dr. Don Anderson says it's a sign the body is trying to breathe, and dentists see it first.
July 28, 2026
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Dentist reprimanded for case involving 3-year-old’s death
By Melissa Busch
A pediatric dentist was reprimanded after a 3-year-old died following a dental procedure.
July 27, 2026
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Dental practice values hold, but these shifts are changing who sells and for how much
By Ryan Mingus
Dental practice multiples are holding, but five factors, says Ryan Mingus, are shaping how much dentists can expect to pocket.
July 27, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing patient production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Inflation is here to stay, at least for a while, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. He offers team-wide tips for protecting profitability.
July 27, 2026
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2 dentists at the same clinic sanctioned for alleged incompetence
By Clark Kauffman
Two Iowa dentists who practice together have been sanctioned by the state dental board for alleged incompetence.
July 24, 2026
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Insurance pressure, consolidation, and status-chasing pulled dentistry away from the patient. Here's how to restore that.
By Matt Hutchings
Reimbursements stagnated, DSOs expanded, and practices optimized for scale. In that shift, says Matt Hutchings, dentistry lost sight of the patient.
July 24, 2026
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What a 1st-time 'Hill Day' taught a dentist about debt, policy, and why advocacy can't wait
By Dr. Lavanya Chadaram
One dentist relates her experience on Capitol Hill and says policymakers want to hear from clinicians and are listening.
July 24, 2026
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