Melissa Busch

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Dentist accused in fatal hit-and-run in trouble again

A dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case was arrested for allegedly buying hundreds of dollars' worth of fentanyl and more.

March 11, 2025

Dentist accused in shooting death

A dentist was arrested for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home on March 8, according to authorities.

March 10, 2025

Dentist gets prison for threatening election official

A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, was sentenced to two years in prison.

March 10, 2025

Dental assistant sentenced to lengthy prison term

A dental assistant accused of accessing the private media of dozens of patients and co-workers and taking lewd videos of women was sentenced.

March 6, 2025

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Dentist accused of fraud jailed for threatening to harm prosecutor

A dentist who, along with others, was charged with allegedly running a scheme that tried to defraud Medicaid and U.S. agencies has been detained pending trial after threatening to shoot a prosecutor.

March 5, 2025

Woman accused of extorting hygienist has charge dropped

A woman accused of extorting a dental hygienist had the charge dropped against her.

March 4, 2025

Woman Cash Purse Methaphum

Mistrial, not guilty charges reached in oral surgeon case

An oral surgeon accused of molesting several patients was found not guilty of sexual assault, but jurors couldn't reach a verdict on other offenses.

March 3, 2025

Dental practice accused of swiping $500K sued

A dental practice accused of misappropriating $500,000 in management fees is being sued.

February 27, 2025

Imaging & CAD/CAM

Teen develops deadly 'forgotten disease' following extractions

A teen developed a rare, life-threatening "forgotten disease" following sepsis from mandibular osteomyelitis after third-molar extractions, according to a case report.

February 27, 2025

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How to spot and deal with 'red flag' patients

A presenter at the Chicago Dental Society 2025 Midwinter Meeting offers tips on handling "red flag" patients.

February 25, 2025

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Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’

A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."

A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.

This may have a positive effect on adult oral health

Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?

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Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations

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Critical cybersecurity questions you must ask before buying a dental practice

These barriers to dental care may surprise you

A recent study identifies multiple factors that are preventing millions of people from seeing an oral healthcare provider.

March 18, 2026

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Choosing the perfect shade

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Discover how to use lighting, photography, and patient involvement to choose the right shade every time for your patients.

March 18, 2026

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What really happens with your team in a dental partnership?

Matt Hendrick of Elevate Dental reveals the secret to scaling your dental practice without losing the culture that made it great.

March 18, 2026

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Dentist faces multiple disciplinary charges from state board

By Clark Kauffman

The Iowa Dental Board has charged a dentist with negligence and unethical conduct involving unlicensed employees.

March 17, 2026

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These dentists really feel lucky

By Melissa Busch

Five dentists share why they consider themselves the luckiest professionals in healthcare.

March 17, 2026

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This may be a game changer for aggressive gum disease

New research suggests genetically modifying a bacterium linked to gum disease may limit tissue damage.

March 17, 2026

Genetic Engineering Gene Editing

What are the red flags in a dental interview? Here's how to ID a bad candidate.

Discover the hidden warning signs that reveal bad hires before they drain your practice's resources and morale.

March 17, 2026

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Murder of dentist’s wife solved after more than 50 years

By Melissa Busch

DNA evidence has identified the killer of a dentist's wife after 50 years.

March 16, 2026

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What you need to know about SDF and restorative materials

Silver diamine fluoride pretreatment may not reduce the bonding strength of glass ionomer cement or resin composites, but rinsing protocols may affect the outcomes.

March 16, 2026

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Hey dentists, McDonald’s CEO’s burger blunder did you a favor

By Melissa Busch

McDonald's CEO's awkward burger bite accidentally reveals surprising dental secrets.

March 16, 2026

Do’s and don’ts for keeping patients

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

In an increasingly competitive field, keeping the patients you have is just as important as attracting new ones. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how you keep them.

March 16, 2026

Dentist convicted of felony denied license reinstatement

By Melissa Busch

A dentist convicted of a felony was denied his request to reinstate his license.

March 13, 2026

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