Melissa Busch

Busch Melissa 2 Crop
Endodontics
Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death
After being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.
September 18, 2024
Toe Tag
Legal Issues
Dentist warns this could happen to you
A dentist finds himself in a shocking situation, and he wants to warn others.
September 17, 2024
Real Estate Deed Lane Erickson
Legal Issues
Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
Handcuffs
Restorations
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
Adobe Stock/Marco.
Dental Assistant
It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with women
If dental teams aren't discussing this with women, they may be missing a golden opportunity.
September 14, 2024
Woman Dental Office Di Studio
Legal Issues
Dental manager sues ex-employer for disability discrimination
A dental office manager has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit accusing her employer of falsely firing her.
September 13, 2024
Justice Scales Courtroom
Legal Issues
Dentist hauled off to jail for violating probation
A dentist, who was previously sentenced for millions in Medicaid fraud, was sent to jail for violating his probation.
September 12, 2024
Jail Hands
Restorations
Use of dental amalgam restorations in the U.S. plummeted 80%
Between 2017 and 2023, dental amalgam restoration placements in U.S. patients plummeted by about 80%.
September 12, 2024
Amalgam Filling
Periodontics
Drug may upend gum disease, other systemic diseases
An antibiotic may eliminate an oral cavity germ known to trigger the onset of periodontitis, indicating a potential breakthrough in disease prevention.
September 11, 2024
Antibiotics Concept 400
Legal Issues
Dentist cops to raking in millions in kickback ploy
A dentist accused of collecting more than $2 million in a Medicaid kickback scheme pleaded guilty.
September 9, 2024
Adobe Stock/moodboard.
Previous Page
Page 64 of 89
Next Page
Top Stories
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
The 'credit invisible' problem in dental care
By Max Axler
Nearly half of U.S. adults worry about dental care costs. Holistic credit assessment technology can help 45 million 'credit invisible' Americans access necessary treatment, writes Max Axler.
January 30, 2026
A woman with a shocked expression reviews a dental bill.
Dentist charged with arson
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was charged with arson for allegedly causing an explosion at his dental practice, which is now permanently closed.
January 29, 2026
Fire and rescue service cordon tape blocking an emergency scene with blurred firefighting equipment in the background.
How testosterone may hurt your chances of straight teeth
By Melissa Busch
Disruptions in testosterone levels may affect orthodontic tooth movement, according to a new study.
January 29, 2026
Close-up of a man's hand holding an needle next to a bare arm.
Podcast: The essential role of dental office managers as COOs
By Kevin Henry
The office manager role is evolving, and Dr. Roger P. Levin believes it's time clinicians appreciate the valuable potential the position holds.
January 29, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a cartoon masked dentist and a professional microphone.
Do you know which patients are at greater risk of dental pain?
By Ava Barros
Research suggests the roots of tooth pain may lie in social and maternal education gaps, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
January 29, 2026
A man grimaces in pain and holds two hands to his jaw.
Social media misinformation and how it can lead to dental pain
By Kevin Henry
Aggressive dentistry and social media misinformation can disastrously harm patients. Dr. Anjali Rajpal discusses why expert guidance is crucial for safeguarding patients' oral health.
January 29, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a cartoon masked dentist and a microphone.
$17M grant to study TMDs and better treatments
By Ava Barros
University at Buffalo researchers are participating in a multi-institutional study to deepen the understanding of TMDs and drive better treatments.
January 29, 2026
Medical researchers collaborate over a laptop in a bright laboratory setting.
Ex-employee accused of stealing nearly $500K from practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee at a West Virginia dental practice is accused of embezzling more than $463,000 from her employer.
January 28, 2026
Handcuffs rest on top of U.S. currency, symbolizing the legal consequences or financial crime.
Loose teeth? This therapy may help
By Ava Barros
Among teeth with mild baseline mobility, 71.2% became clinically stable, while 86.3% of teeth with moderate mobility improved to a lower mobility class.
January 28, 2026
A dentist checks the mobility of a tooth in a dental patient.
Helping a gunshot victim regain his smile
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After surviving a gunshot wound to the face and years without answers, John Doe received reconstructive care from Dr. Safa Tahmasebi, who restored the man's smile.
January 28, 2026
Dental transformation showing teeth before and after reconstructive surgery.
ADHD may affect orthodontic treatment
By Melissa Busch
Patients with ADHD may be at greater risk of orthodontic treatment problems and reduced behavioral cooperation.
January 28, 2026
A smiling orthodontic patient looks at a computer tablet being presented to her by her orthodontist.
Dental assistant sues dental staffing firm over background check
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant has filed a class-action suit against dental staffing firm Cloud Dentistry.
January 27, 2026
Legal book titled 'Class Action' next to a gavel.
Previous Page
Page 64 of 293
Next Page