Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Former dentist sentenced for illegal dentistry
A dentist accused of continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been revoked was sentenced.
September 18, 2026
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Fluoride
Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that
New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.
September 18, 2026
A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.
Legal Issues
Cause of plane crash that killed dentist, wife revealed
A U.S. National Transportation Safety Board final report revealed the cause of a crash that led to the death of two people.
September 17, 2026
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TMJ/TMD
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.
September 17, 2026
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Legal Issues
What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case
Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.
September 16, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentists, doctors file U.S. suit over gender transition services
Healthcare professionals are fighting back against state-mandated transition care in Colorado.
September 15, 2026
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Legal Issues
Lactation consultant accused of illegal dentistry after baby's death
A routine tongue-tie surgery turned tragic, sparking illegal dentistry charges against a breastfeeding consultant.
September 14, 2026
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Dental Assistant
What do EFDAs mean for the future of the U.S. dental workforce?
Expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) remain underutilized, but a new study offers recommendations to create a robust workforce.
September 11, 2026
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Legal Issues
CEO accused of stealing $800K in dental bill funds
A healthcare CEO is accused of stealing $800K from three school districts' healthcare accounts.
September 10, 2026
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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Maybe tune into this to curb 3rd-molar surgery anxiety?
One simple solution may transform patients' wisdom tooth surgery anxiety, according to a study.
September 10, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist enters plea, avoiding trial
A dentist sidesteps trial with a no-contest plea.
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Wellness
401(k) or a defined benefit plan: What dentists should know before choosing
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Office Management
Shipshape and smile-ready: What we've been missing in the dental practice
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Patient Communication
Dr. Tom Giacobbi: In-office, virtual, or AI ... who should answer your phones?
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Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
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Do’s and don’ts for team building
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to retain and grow your team through transparency, development, and fun.
October 5, 2026
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Dentist, practice arraigned on 40 crimes
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and his practice were arraigned on more than three dozen crimes.
October 2, 2026
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Not all evidence is created equal: Dr. Richard Nagelberg on reading the dental research
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Richard Nagelberg breaks down how dentists can judge the strength of clinical evidence, no matter the source.
October 2, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Richard Nagelberg, the director of medical affairs at OraPharma, a division of Bausch Health.
Man accused of abducting, assaulting, terrorizing dental employee
By Melissa Busch
A dental office cleaner has been arrested in a shocking kidnapping and assault case.
October 1, 2026
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Dentist accused of lax infection control suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was suspended after the Colorado Dental Board found many infection control failures.
October 1, 2026
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Mouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth
By Melissa Busch
A study suggests that a dual approach may protect swimmers' enamel from chlorine-induced dental erosion.
October 1, 2026
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Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A DenTek survey shows that game-related stress lingers for many fans well after the final whistle.
October 1, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns to talk about the dental patients in your practice, both those you love and those who challenge you.
October 1, 2026
Just A Minute, Doc, cover image, featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Dental manager charged with a dozen-plus felonies
By Melissa Busch
A dental manager in Michigan was arraigned on 15 felonies.
September 30, 2026
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Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A CDT code isn't solely for insurance claims, it's part of the patient's clinical story, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 30, 2026
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Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A viral social media discussion surrounding former NFL star Aaron Donald has ensued following a video of him with noticeably brighter, even teeth.
September 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald, participating in a joint practice with the Oakland Raiders during the 2019 training camp.
Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
September 30, 2026
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