Melissa Busch

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Class-action lawsuit filed against DSO Heartland Dental

A patient has filed a class-action lawsuit against dental service organization (DSO) Heartland Dental.

July 16, 2025

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Tooth removal without consent results in arrest

A woman was arrested for practicing without a license after a person complained that she allegedly removed six teeth without consent.

July 15, 2025

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Regulatory Updates

Dentists say it’s time to stop handling anesthesia alone

Dentists say it’s time for laws to change to make procedures involving anesthesia safer by requiring an anesthesiologist.

July 14, 2025

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Practice Trends

Dentistry in the U.S. may be failing

U.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 11, 2025

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$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental care

A U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.

July 9, 2025

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death

A woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.

July 8, 2025

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DSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations

A health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.

July 7, 2025

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1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth

An immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in a 27-year-old woman, which is believed to be the first case of its kind.

July 7, 2025

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Dentist accused of drug deal near his office enters plea

A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.

July 3, 2025

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Dentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose license

A dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.

July 2, 2025

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Very rare spontaneous dentin bridge forms after dental trauma

A tooth's remarkable self-healing mechanism defied dental expectations after trauma.

Brain General

This brain disease may be a risk factor for advancing gum disease

Mary K. Hughes, RDH.

Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is

Levin Practice Success 400

Do’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursements

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This may indicate the severity of dental infections

Gum disease may be a risk factor for pancreatic cancer

A new study’s findings emphasize the importance of treating gum disease to reduce related systemic inflammation.

December 16, 2025

Dental Patient Periodontal Exam

The psychology behind dental team resistance to technology

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

Understanding the reasons behind your team’s resistance to technology is the first step to building stronger collaboration and cohesion, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

December 16, 2025

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Profitable dentists don't close cases, they lead them

By Dr. Paul Homoly

High-dollar case acceptance isn't about convincing patients, it's about leading them, writes Dr. Paul Homoly.

December 16, 2025

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More info about dental practice shooting in Ga.

By Melissa Busch

The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.

December 15, 2025

This may help dentin hypersensitivity

This treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.

December 15, 2025

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Pregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomes

By Sue Scherer, MEd, RDH

About 3 in 4 pregnant women develop gingivitis, highlighting the need for proper oral hygiene and professional care, writes Sue Scherer, RDH.

December 15, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

Man arrested for torching orthodontics practice

By Melissa Busch

A 62-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson and burglary after he was allegedly found inside an orthodontics practice set ablaze.

December 12, 2025

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Time for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?

Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.

December 12, 2025

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Shopping for a new credit card processor won't lower your fees

By Emily Edwards

Shopping for a new credit card processor rarely cuts costs, says Emily Edwards of Verisave. Here's how to reduce processing fees.

December 12, 2025

Credit Card Reader Fizkes

Choosing the right adviser for acquiring a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

When buying a dental practice, choosing an adviser who doesn't truly understand the industry could cost you dearly, says Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

December 12, 2025

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Man accused of botched dental procedures sentenced

By Melissa Busch

A man who posed as a dentist and left one woman with a third of her teeth was sentenced in a plea deal.

December 11, 2025

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Mom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries risk

A mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.

December 11, 2025

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