Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice
A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.
August 27, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material
A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.
August 26, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended
A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.
August 25, 2026
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Legal Issues
ICE battle heats up with woman who claims to be oral surgeon
An Iranian woman's battle with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reveals possible shocking credential fraud.
August 20, 2026
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Legal Issues
Imposter orthodontist hit with another charge
A woman who allegedly provided thousands of dollars in orthodontic services, including braces, without a license faces a new charge.
August 19, 2026
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Opioids
Dentists may be a major part of the problem in this situation
Dentists may be an overlooked gateway to a major global crisis.
August 19, 2026
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Legal Issues
Unlicensed dentist must pay judgment for ruining woman’s teeth
A woman who posed as a dentist must pay a judgment for damaging a customer's teeth.
August 18, 2026
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AI
How dentists really feel about AI
Dentists reported their true feelings about AI, according to a new report.
August 18, 2026
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Legal Issues
Align Technology wins $1.4M judgment
Align Technology announced it prevailed in a $1.4 million legal battle, which ended with its competitor having to halt operations.
August 17, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist indicted for failing to pay $1M-plus in taxes
A U.S. grand jury has indicted a dentist for multiple tax offenses.
August 14, 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
More in Home
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?
September 24, 2026
3D scientific illustration of bacteria and viral particles on teeth.
Where dentists stand on antibiotics for arthroplasty patients
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and surgeons appear to be divided on antibiotic protection for joint replacement patients undergoing dental work.
September 24, 2026
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What you need to know about the cleanliness of your dental unit waterlines
By Kevin Henry
In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn what happens inside dental waterlines and why consistency is critical.
September 24, 2026
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What those ages 18 to 21 need to know about gum disease
By Melissa Busch
Gum disease may signal a hidden health problem before young adults know it.
September 23, 2026
A male dentist talks to a young woman sitting in a dental chair.
New data show a wide gap between what dental practices think they're collecting and reality
By Kevin Henry
A new Wisdom survey reveals a confidence gap in dental billing: Most practices have red flags, and nearly 70% prefer AI plus human oversight.
September 23, 2026
Dental tools rest on top of $100 bills.
Ozempic is on the dental patient's health history. Now what?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
When GLP-1 medications appear on a patient health history, dental professionals must ask sharper clinical questions.
September 23, 2026
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Patient portals: You built them. Your patients ignore them. Here's why.
By Kevin Henry
Take our short survey on what's working with patient portals, what isn't, and what dentists need from vendors.
September 23, 2026
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Oral surgeon dies in freak accident
By Melissa Busch
An Idaho oral surgeon is remembered for decades of patient care and humanitarian work following a tragic accident.
September 22, 2026
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Dentists feel burdened, and here's why
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals the factors that affect dentist performance and well-being.
September 22, 2026
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Your website's tracking pixel just cost a DSO $18.7 million. Here's what to check on yours.
By Marshall Strisik
Aspen Dental’s $18.7 million tracking pixel settlement is a wake-up call. Even if you're an independent practice, you're still at risk.
September 22, 2026
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Dentist gets jail time for fraud
By Melissa Busch
A Washington, DC, dentist convicted of a billing scheme was sentenced.
September 21, 2026
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Healthy aging via good oral health? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
Gums may hold the secret to healthier aging.
September 21, 2026
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