Melissa Busch

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Anesthesia
Dental work for toothache leads actor to lose his hobbit feet
"The Lord of the Rings" actor recounted the time a toothache cost him his feet.
September 30, 2024
Billy Boyd. Image courtesy of Wikipedia.
Legal Issues
Woman arrested after tossing human teeth gets sentenced
A woman reportedly caught practicing illegal dentistry after trashing human teeth was sentenced.
September 27, 2024
Judge Gavel Court
Analgesics
6 in 10 patients take dental problems into their own hands
About 60% of dental patients self-medicate their oral health problems, according to a study.
September 27, 2024
Woman Pill
Immune System
Got canker sores? It may be what you're eating
What a person eats or doesn't eat may affect whether they experience painful canker sores, according to a new study.
September 26, 2024
Canker Sore Skt Studio
Legal Issues
U.S. court: Fluoride in water risky, must be addressed
A U.S. judge in California ruled on September 24 that adding fluoride to public drinking water to help prevent tooth decay is risky to individuals and requires government intervention.
September 25, 2024
Gavel Us Flag
Practice Trends
Where U.S. patients spend the most for dental exams
The U.S. states with the most expensive and affordable dental exams were recently ranked.
September 24, 2024
Dentist Hygienist Tools
Legal Issues
Ex-dental assistant with checkered past arrested
A dental assistant who lost her license following a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child in the car was arrested.
September 23, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Regulatory Updates
Ill. updates teledentistry law
A new law in Illinois redefines teledentistry.
September 21, 2024
Video Call
Legal Issues
Suspension lifted for dentist accused of covering up murder
The dentist charged with covering up a murder of a woman has had his dental license reinstated.
September 20, 2024
Dr. Michael K. McKinney II. Image courtesy of Floyd County Smiles.
Imaging Systems
Imaging aids in removal of ingested, hard-to-see, broken aligner
Imaging aided in retrieving an accidentally swallowed 2-cm piece of an orthodontic aligner, according to a case report.
September 19, 2024
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Police emergency vehicle lights flashing red and blue at night.
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
Man indicted in dental practice shooting
By Melissa Busch
The 74-year-old man who allegedly shot an employee at a dental practice has been indicted.
February 3, 2026
A wooden judge's gavel rests on a wood bloack and gold balance scales appear in the background.
Gum disease germ may be linked to breast cancer
By Ava Barros
Scientists report that a gum disease-linked bacterium may be found in breast cancer tissue and spread through the mammary ducts or blood, speeding the growth of tumors.
February 3, 2026
Medical illustration showing breast tissue with a glowing tumor or abnormal cell cluster.
3 trends that will shape the dental industry in 2026
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three trends will separate thriving practices from struggling ones. Dr. Ryan Hungate explores these trends and how clinicians are using them and growing.
February 3, 2026
Busy dental operatory.
Podcast: From conventional to innovative care in pediatric dentistry
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Howard Elson details his rewarding journey from conventional dentistry to pediatric care and, now, retirement.
February 3, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a cartoon masked dentist and a professional microphone.
Oral surgeon faces suspension over patient death
By Melissa Busch
An examiner is recommending that an oral surgeon, who is the defendant in a lawsuit involving a man who died following a dental procedure, have his license suspended.
February 2, 2026
Close-up of men wearing business suits seated before microphones.
What's in your mouth makes you pack on the pounds? Maybe
By Ava Barros
A new Cell Reports study suggests patients with obesity have unique oral microbiomes and metabolites linked to cardiometabolic disease markers.
February 2, 2026
Dental examination showing an open mouth with a dental mirror.
A slogan fit for the New England Patriots and dentistry
By Ann-Marie DePalma
"Believe it before you see it" applies to football and dentistry, where success hinges on aligned teams, consistent leadership, and a focus on excellence in patient care, writes Ann-Marie DePalma.
February 2, 2026
Dental clinic with carpeting mimicking a football field yardlines.
KaVo DIAGNOcam: The next-gen cavity diagnosis tool
By Dr. Ankur Gupta
Learn from Dr. Ankur Gupta of Catapult Education how DIAGNOcam by KaVo has revolutionized cavity detection in his practice with its advanced features.
February 2, 2026
Close-up of dental surface with medical instrument and tooth enamel
Do’s and don’ts for offsetting inflation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With inflation squeezing margins, practices must increase production and decrease overhead. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips for doing both with minimal stress.
February 2, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, CEO of Levin Group.
Imposter dentist pleads not guilty to scamming patients
By Melissa Busch
A man who allegedly scammed clients out of $4 million while illegally practicing dentistry without a license has pleaded not guilty.
January 30, 2026
Wooden judge's gavel and legal balance scales are positioned next to legal documents.
These addictions may be tied to TMDs
By Ava Barros
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) may be associated with higher rates of certain addictions among university students, according to a BMC Oral Health study.
January 30, 2026
Close-up of hand holding lit cigarette with smoke drifting.
The billing problems dental practices are carrying, and how to stop repeating them
By Ashley Bond
Break the cycle of billing chaos with better systems that reduce rework and create predictability in 2026, writes Ashley Bond.
January 30, 2026
Dental invoice with instruments.
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