Melissa Busch

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Practice Trends
What to expect from dentistry in the next 5 years
The U.S. is amid a generational transition that may bring major changes to dentistry, according to a perspective in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 5, 2024
Young Dentist Man
Legal Issues
23-year-old dies following dental procedure
A 23-year-old woman from Canada died after experiencing a medical emergency during a dental procedure on November 27, triggering an investigation by the Manitoba Dental Association.
December 4, 2024
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Dentures
Ill-fitting dentures may put your life at risk
Dentures that fit well may be good for your health, according to a large study.
December 4, 2024
Woman Dentures Nenad
Legal Issues
SmileDirectClub to pay nearly $5M to 28K customers
Nearly a year after SmileDirectClub abruptly closed its operations, ceasing any future sale of its products and ending its lifetime guarantee, the clear aligner company will shell out $4.8 million in refunds to customers.
December 3, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Dentist suspended for pulling implant with 'rusty' pliers
A dentist had his dental license suspended by the state dental board for allegedly using "rusty," unsterilized pliers to remove an implant from a sedated patient.
December 3, 2024
Discipline Employee
Legal Issues
Dentist cops to threatening election official
A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, has pleaded guilty.
December 2, 2024
Gavel Scale Lawsuit
Malpractice
Dentist sued for alleged 'aggressive' dental cleaning
A patient has filed a lawsuit claiming that an "unusually aggressive" dental cleaning led to him spending two days in the hospital.
December 2, 2024
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Nutrition
Top 5 dental stories to digest before you gobble
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, DrBicuspid shared its top nutrition stories.
November 27, 2024
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Legal Issues
Trial delay for dentist accused of killing wife with laced shakes
The trial of a dentist in Colorado who is accused of poisoning his wife's protein shakes was delayed after his attorney abruptly withdrew from the case right before jurors were to be selected.
November 26, 2024
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Legal Issues
15 more come forward against assistant accused of assaulting patient
More than a dozen other alleged victims have come forward against a former dental assistant who was arrested in August for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair.
November 25, 2024
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Legal Issues
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
A loose tooth sparked a deadly confrontation that ended in tragedy and bloodshed.
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.
Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.
Pediatrics
This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
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Patient Communication
Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
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Privacy
Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
More in Home
5 essential clinical tips from CDOCS
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Discover five skill-altering clinical tips from CDOCS experts to transform your dental practice, improve patient outcomes, and elevate your surgical techniques.
February 24, 2026
An older man smiles at a mirror looking at his new dental implants. A woman dentist sits next to him wearing a mask.
What dental professionals should know about X-linked hypophosphatemia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinicians may encounter X-linked hyphosphatemia. Dr. Juan Yepes explains the signs dentists should look for and the effective treatments.
February 24, 2026
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Team USA’s Jack Hughes loses teeth during gold medal victory
By Kevin Henry
Jack Hughes lost three teeth after taking a stick to the face during Team USA's gold medal hockey win over Canada. Learn what happened and Hughes' recovery details.
February 23, 2026
Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils.
67-year-old dentist allegedly drugged, assaulted high schooler
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for predatory crimes against a high school student.
February 23, 2026
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Columbia University, with Epstein ties, punishes 2, announces donation
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Columbia University disciplined two school officials alleged to have helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend gain acceptance into its dental school.
February 23, 2026
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Dental hygiene debate: Virginia's risky scope changes
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, cautions that controversial proposed changes to the dental workforce in Virginia should concern all oral healthcare professionals.
February 23, 2026
A woman dental hygienist uses an ultrasonic scaler to clean a patient's teeth.
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practices can quickly and sustainably bump production 20% by following two key steps, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 23, 2026
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Dentist accused of performing surgery on kid while intoxicated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in Texas was arrested for compromising patient safety at a pediatric practice.
February 20, 2026
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The current state of dentistry
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentist incomes and patient visits are down, but Dr. Roger P. Levin says practices have plenty of ways to drive production and revenue.
February 20, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
Personal vs. enterprise goodwill: Understanding the differences in divorce valuations
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
In equitable distribution states, misunderstanding personal vs. enterprise goodwill can cost dentists millions during divorce proceedings.
February 20, 2026
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Women in dentistry: What's happening and what comes next
By Kevin Henry
From Chicago Midwinter, Debra Engelhardt-Nash discusses the dualities women dentists navigate, from workplace challenges to growing opportunities.
February 20, 2026
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Imposter orthodontist arrested
By Melissa Busch
A North Carolina woman charged with practicing medicine without a license was arrested, leaving patients who'd prepaid for braces in a lurch.
February 19, 2026
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