Melissa Busch

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New information revealed about hygienist found dead

Police continue to investigate the death of a 47-year-old dental hygienist who was found decomposing in her home in New York.

January 23, 2025

Industry Updates

Dentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's death

A dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.

January 22, 2025

Law Books Gavel

Dentist accused of trying to meet up with child

A dentist was arrested on January 15 as part of a trafficking sting after allegedly attempting to meet up with someone he believed to be a minor for sexual purposes.

January 21, 2025

Arrest Warrant Pamela Au

Not enough dentists follow guidelines to address caries

U.S. pediatric dentists use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other strategies like minimally invasive dentistry.

January 20, 2025

Boy Dentist Father

Flossing leads to firing

An assistant was fired after a video of her ignoring and flossing over the bedside of a patient with a serious heart condition went viral.

January 17, 2025

Dental Floss Fotoduets

Practice Trends

What dentists are really expecting in 2025

More than half of dentists reported feeling confident in the economic conditions in the next six months, but they anticipate challenges.

January 15, 2025

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Dentist files whistleblower suit citing neglect, retaliation

A dentist who worked at California prisons recently filed a whistleblower lawsuit against the state claiming she was unfairly fired after raising concerns that patients were neglected and more.

January 10, 2025

Whistleblower Lawsuit Victor Moussa

Wake up. Teething may not disrupt sleep.

Despite parents reporting that odontiasis affected their children's slumber, video showed teething may not increase sleep loss or cause fragmented sleep in infants, according to a new study.

January 10, 2025

Baby Biting Erllre

Dentist settles kickback ploy case

A dentist who previously pleaded guilty in a more than $2 million Medicaid kickback scheme has paid more than $600,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations.

January 9, 2025

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Woman accused of running $11M dental fraud scheme

A woman was arrested for allegedly operating an approximately $11 million scheme that defrauded dozens of patients through illegal dental practices.

January 8, 2025

Woman Handcuffs

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It's time to tackle the dental misinformation epidemic

Online dental misinformation about teeth whitening poses an increasing risk to patients, researchers caution.

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Patients really worry about 3rd-molar surgeries

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Dental manager sentenced to hefty prison term

Doctor Handcuffs Michael

Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more

Police Line Tape New Africa

5 most shocking dental-connected crimes

The day I drilled a tongue and what I use now

By Dr. Ankur Gupta

Dr. Ankur Gupta relates how a painful incident turned into a pivotal lesson and the tool he trusts today.

October 22, 2025

Dental Drill Burr

Trial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayed

By Melissa Busch

Prosecutors want to postpone the trial of a Kentucky dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.

October 21, 2025

Gavel Scale Lawsuit Westock

Researchers work to improve mouth grafts

Researchers hope to grow oral tissue using reprogrammed stem cells, creating living grafts with blood vessels that closely mimic natural tissue.

October 21, 2025

Gingival Recession Kasama

An honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistry

On the Byte Sized Podcast, Adrian Lefler and DrBicuspid.com Editor-in-Chief Kevin Henry discuss how you can use AI to amplify -- not replace -- expertise and creativity.

October 21, 2025

2025 10 21 Ai Byte Sized Podcast 400

Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients

By Melissa Busch

The trial of a dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients has been delayed.

October 20, 2025

Legal Delay Westock 400

Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus may have worse periodontal health, indicating a possible link between gum inflammation and the condition.

October 20, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dr Stethoscope New Africa 400

Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?

By Melissa Busch

Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.

October 20, 2025

Blood Pressure Medication Jj Gouin 400

Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.

October 20, 2025

Levin Practice Success Resized 400

State trooper convicted of slaying dentist seeks new trial

By Melissa Busch

An ex-state trooper serving a life sentence without parole following his conviction for the murder of a dentist is seeking a new trial.

October 17, 2025

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AI may predict orthodontic extractions

AI models may help orthodontists develop more precise treatment plans, according to research published in BMC Oral Health.

October 17, 2025

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What are the differences between a DSO vs. a DPO?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi breaks down the differences between two acronyms that are impacting the dental industry in big ways.

October 17, 2025

Just A Minute Doc 400

Evaluating dental practices during litigation: Beyond the sale

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

Dental partnership and employment disputes are costly and time-consuming. Written agreements are crucial for resolving these conflicts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.

October 17, 2025

Bryen Bruce 400

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