Melissa Busch

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Dental Hygiene
Taking melatonin may protect oral health
The sleep aid supplement melatonin may have a protective role in oral health, potentially aiding in managing periodontitis, oral cancers, and more.
November 4, 2024
Melatonin Tihana
Legal Issues
Woman sues over breaking tooth on 'frozen solid' ice cream treat
A woman filed a lawsuit after she was served a "frozen solid" ice cream sandwich that led her to fracture the root of her tooth.
October 31, 2024
Lawsuit Eccolo
Regulatory Updates
Regulatory concerns lead Dentsply to suspend sale of Byte aligners
Dental products manufacturer Dentsply Sirona has voluntarily suspended the sale and marketing of its Byte aligners and impression kits while it conducts a review of regulatory requirements.
October 30, 2024
Clear Aligner
Legal Issues
Dental imaging firm ex-CEO ditches $11M fraud sentencing
The ex-CEO of a dental imaging system firm who allegedly defrauded investors out of nearly $11 million skipped out on sentencing.
October 29, 2024
Arrest Warrant Pamela Au
Legal Issues
Dentist charged with threatening election official
A dentist, already indicted for reportedly threatening three people over their political commentary, has been charged for allegedly threatening an election official.
October 28, 2024
Handcuffs
Fluoride
Drinking fluoridated water as kids makes you worse off as adults
Children exposed to public fluoridated water between the ages of 0 and 5 may be worse off as adults, according to a new study.
October 28, 2024
Girl Drinking Water Kaganskaya115
Legal Issues
Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain
A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.
October 25, 2024
Doctor Handcuffs Michael
Endodontics
DrBicuspid's 10 most spine-chilling case reports
In the spirit of the most frightening time of the year, DrBicuspid counts down its 10 scariest case reports.
October 24, 2024
2022 05 06 Pneumocephalus Dental Polisher 400
CBCT
Panoramic x-rays often fail to detect root resorption
Panoramic x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, according to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.
October 24, 2024
Panoramic Xray
Orofacial Pain
This may be key to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium
Giving patients certain medications before or during surgeries may reduce their risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to a study.
October 23, 2024
Anesthesia Sergey
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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
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and CEO of Lumos Dental.
Patient Communication
Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
A wood gavel rests on top of several $100 bills.
Privacy
Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
More in Home
This may be the new way to arrest tooth decay
By Ava Barros
A novel formulation appears to confer an antibacterial effect without the staining associated with silver diamine fluoride.
February 11, 2026
Microscopic green and beige bacteria are clustered around teeth indicating tooth decay.
Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?
By Kevin Henry
In this interview with Dr. Robert Kerstein, explore the limitations of traditional bite analysis and learn how computerized methods can enhance dental practice efficiency and patient comfort.
February 11, 2026
A dentist checks a patient's bite.
Got cavities? Maybe blame your genes?
By Karie Neeley Anderson
For patients who say they still get cavities despite brushing, there may be some truth to that.
February 11, 2026
Digital 3D tooth model surrounded by a glowing pink DNA strand.
Dental assistant sentenced for tampering with practice drugs
By Melissa Busch
A Colorado dental assistant who pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl was sentenced to prison.
February 10, 2026
Close-up of a male judge's hand holding a gavel.
Did expanding Medicare dental benefits make a difference?
By Melissa Busch
Medicare dental reforms aimed to increase access, but clinician participation appears to tell a different story, reports a new study.
February 10, 2026
Reading glasses and a pen rest on top of an unfilled Medicare enrollment form.
Compounded dental drugs: Where convenience meets consequence
By Dr. Richard Nagelberg
Look past cost and convenience when considering compounded alternatives to U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved dental therapies.
February 10, 2026
A pharmacist adds a colorless liquid to a vial resting on top of a digital scale.
How your practice is likely leaving money on the table
By Ashley Bond
Your practice may be producing well, but are hidden billing gaps quietly draining revenue and stressing your team?
February 10, 2026
Dental bill with medical tools showing treatment charges and services.
Patient sues dentists, practice over botched extraction
By Melissa Busch
Two Missouri dentists and a practice were named in a lawsuit alleging that a bungled tooth extraction resulted in permanent nerve damage.
February 9, 2026
Dental pliers grip an extracted tooth against a white background.
Whiter teeth may start with toothbrush vibrations
By Ava Barros
A powder made of strontium, calcium, and barium titanate may offer a novel approach to whitening teeth without damaging tooth enamel.
February 9, 2026
Dental teeth whitening comparison showing discolored and bright white teeth side by side.
Dental Duets: What could make medical-dental integration work, Part 2
By Michael Ventriello
Medical-dental integration won't succeed through better relationships or technology alone. Healthcare strategist Eva Allan explains what will overcome structural barriers.
February 9, 2026
A dentist writes notes on paper attached to a clipboard while looking at a laptop.
Do’s and don’ts for creating healthy practice finances
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Successful practices stay attuned to these two indicators continuously, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
February 9, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
Patients in this state may have the worst dental health
By Ava Barros
Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.
February 6, 2026
Political map of the United States showing state boundaries and major cities.
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