Melissa Busch

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CAD/CAM
Got GERD? Restorative material made this way may be best
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may benefit from this type of resin-based composite, according to a study.
June 29, 2024
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Legal Issues
$6M pediatric Medicaid fraud scam ends in lengthy prison term
A dental operator at a pediatric clinic in Texas who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $6 million Medicaid fraud and bribery scheme gets sentenced.
June 28, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist indicted on U.S. charges for sending death threats
A dentist is accused of sending more than 100 threats of death and injury to more than three dozen people.
June 25, 2024
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Legal Issues
Fla. closes 'tooth fairy heist' investigation
A state attorney in Florida announced that charges will not be filed against a dentist who was under investigation for his alleged role in the “tooth fairy heist."
June 25, 2024
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Restorations
Dental practice rescues NBA player’s smile before big day
A Massachusetts dental practice gave Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White a reason to smile at the National Basketball Association (NBA) team’s victory parade through Beantown.
June 24, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
54-year-old dental hygienist dies unexpectedly
A 54-year-old dental hygienist in Iowa recently collapsed and died.
June 21, 2024
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Dentures
Prosthodontist helps ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager recover
A prosthodontist is helping former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel with his stroke recovery.
June 21, 2024
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Legal Issues
CDA to continue legal fight against Delta Dental
The California Dental Association (CDA) will appeal a judge's decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Delta Dental of California.
June 20, 2024
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Implants
High vitamin D levels make implant failure 21 times more likely
Patients with elevated levels of vitamin D may face a twenty-onefold increase in the risk of experiencing adverse dental implant outcomes.
June 20, 2024
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Organized Dentistry
Periodontal therapy guidelines are 'outdated' and need fixing
Organized dentistry needs to develop updated guidance for periodontal therapy to avoid putting patients at risk of unnecessary tooth loss, according to a guest editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 19, 2024
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Dental Education
Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
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Team Management
Retaining your dental team: Why training and incentives matter
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TMJ/TMD
Biofeedback may help treat TMDs
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Podcasts
Podcast: How is burnout impacting dental practice transitions?
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Antibiotics
Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection
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More details uncovered in dental director’s death
By Melissa Busch
Additional details have emerged in the case involving the death of a dental director in Wisconsin.
April 25, 2025
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Dentist accused in shooting responds to lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Georgia accused of shooting her partner to death has responded to a wrongful death lawsuit.
April 25, 2025
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The future of noninvasive orthodontics may rely on this
By Ava Barros
The protein ATF6 may be a promising target for developing noninvasive orthodontic treatments by triggering the production of tumor necrosis factor alpha, or TNFα, in immune cells called macrophages, according to a news release.
April 25, 2025
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Navigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilities
By Dr. Alexis Lee
Dr. Alexis Lee discusses innovative solutions for patients with challenges swallowing.
April 25, 2025
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Dental manager accused of evading taxes sentenced to prison
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in California who pleaded guilty to tax evasion was sentenced to prison.
April 24, 2025
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Negotiating dental insurance reimbursement fees: A key strategy for practice growth
By Dr. Kartik Antani
In dentistry, where margins are tight and demands are high, smart fee negotiation is the difference between working harder and working smarter, writes Dr. Kartik Antani.
April 24, 2025
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What mouth rinses may do to some restorations
By Ava Barros
The extended use of certain mouth rinses may have a significant, adverse aesthetic effect on CAD-CAM resin-based restorations. The study was published recently in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
April 24, 2025
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How a cosmetic dentist balances patient wants vs. needs
By Kevin Henry
In this video interview, Dr. Anjali Rajpal emphasizes the importance of preserving natural tooth structure and enhancing patients' natural beauty while navigating the pressures of social media and cosmetic trends.
April 24, 2025
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Conservative management of class V lesions: A case study using advanced adhesive and flowable composite
By Dr. Troy Schmedding
In restorative dentistry, preserving tooth structure and ensuring long-term function are central to ensuring a successful outcome. In this case study, Dr. Troy Schmedding explains step-by-step how he restored a class V lesion.
April 24, 2025
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New details emerge in death of dental director
By Melissa Busch
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
April 23, 2025
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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
April 23, 2025
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