Melissa Busch

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These are the top 10 DSOs in the U.S.

DrBicuspid's 2024 list of top 10 dental service organizations (DSOs) in the U.S. include Heartland Dental and MB2 Dental.

December 23, 2024

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Troubled dental manager indicted

A dental manager who was charged in May with falsely representing himself as a dentist faces new charges.

December 20, 2024

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Office affair, labor violations lead to suit against dentist

A dental assistant who reportedly engaged in a decades-long workplace love affair with a dentist filed a lawsuit against her paramour, claiming he fired her after his wife found out.

December 19, 2024

Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license

A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.

December 17, 2024

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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) will monitor research about microplastics possibly being released from clear aligners.

December 17, 2024

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Suit filed in healthy teen's 3rd-molar surgery death

The parents of a healthy 17-year-old who died following anesthesia-related complications during a third-molar extraction procedure are suing his oral surgeon.

December 16, 2024

Gavel Scale Lawsuit

Phony dentist accused of running kitchen apartment practice

A woman is accused of illegally operating a dental practice out of the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.

December 13, 2024

Pediatric dentist sentenced to prison

A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children, including some featuring kids younger than 12, was sentenced to prison.

December 12, 2024

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Dentist accused of traveling for tryst with child, mom pleads

A dentist arrested in August at a Florida airport after allegedly flying there to meet a mother and her 8-year-old daughter for sex has pleaded guilty.

December 12, 2024

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Industry Updates

Patterson Companies to be acquired for $4.1B

Healthcare investment firm Patient Square has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dental and animal health products distributor Patterson Companies for $4.1 billion.

December 11, 2024

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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

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Imposter dentist arrested for assault, more

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5 most shocking dental-connected crimes

RCM, integration fuel DSO growth at ADSO Next Level

Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), opens up on several topics before the ADSO Next Level Conference, November 5-7.

October 14, 2025

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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death

By Melissa Busch

New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.

October 13, 2025

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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation

By Melissa Busch

Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.

October 13, 2025

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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works

Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.

October 13, 2025

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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month

By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.

October 13, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.

October 13, 2025

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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you

By Melissa Busch

A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.

October 10, 2025

This toothbrush may clean teeth better

A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.

October 10, 2025

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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?

Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.

October 10, 2025

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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.

October 10, 2025

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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.

October 9, 2025

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Fluoridation protects patients and practices

By Dr. Steven Spitz

Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.

October 9, 2025

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