Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of stealing $2M from Medicaid
A dentist and her practice in Massachusetts allegedly defrauded the state Medicaid program of more than $2 million.
June 18, 2024
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Nutrition
Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.
Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.
June 18, 2024
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Legal Issues
Court tosses dental practice wrongful death suit
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against a dental practice accused of negligence and premises liability.
June 17, 2024
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Malpractice
Patient swallows device during surgery, sues dentist
A dentist has been sued by a patient who purportedly swallowed a device during a dental procedure.
June 14, 2024
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Regulatory Updates
Dentist loses license again for 'dangerous' patient care
A dentist had his license revoked again for "negligent and dangerous" dental care.
June 13, 2024
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Legal Issues
Oral surgeon slaps practice partner with $1M lawsuit
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon has filed a $1 million lawsuit in New York against a fellow clinician and practice partner.
June 12, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain
This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.
June 12, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dental assistant indicted on 68 charges
A dental assistant has been indicted on 68 charges stemming from inappropriate actions related to about four dozen coworkers and patients.
June 11, 2024
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Sleep Dentistry
Ladies, go to bed. Your teeth may depend on it.
Sleep quality can affect dental health, especially for women.
June 8, 2024
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Sleep Dentistry
Say goodnight to bruxism with sleep position or eye disease drug?
A new study has revealed the possible key to curbing sleep bruxism.
June 8, 2024
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Top Stories
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Oral Bacteria
Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
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Office Management
How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows
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Dental Hygiene
5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization
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Dental Education
Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
More in Home
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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Clinical tip: How often should aligners be changed?
By Kevin Henry
With clear aligners becoming an important part of orthodontic treatment, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS discusses the frequency of switching aligners and why timing is critical.
April 23, 2025
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Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
April 22, 2025
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Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
By Melissa Busch
A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.
April 22, 2025
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Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
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4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
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Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
April 21, 2025
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Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
By Ava Barros
Certain posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 21, 2025
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Dental trends in private equity investments, technology, and patient acquisition
By Beth Gaddis
Four dental service organization leaders share the trends and hot topics from March's Association of Dental Support Organizations conference.
April 21, 2025
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