Melissa Busch

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Practice Trends
How dentistry's practice models continue to evolve
Dentistry's practice models continue to change, according to new data from the ADA Health Policy Institute.
September 5, 2024
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Malpractice
Where botched dental procedures are reported the most in the U.S.
Dental patients in these U.S. states are more likely to see their procedures bungled or experience other mistakes made by dentists.
September 3, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentists pay $1M-plus to resolve civil case
Two dentists and their dental practices in Connecticut have paid $1.17 million to resolve allegations that they operated a Medicaid kickback scheme.
September 3, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Dental employee busted for stealing $50K from employer
An employee was recently arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in patient payments while working at an orthodontics practice.
August 30, 2024
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Legal Issues
Ex-dental assistant accused of assaulting unconscious patient
A former dental assistant was arrested for reportedly sexually assaulting an unconscious man while he was lying in a dental chair awaiting treatment.
August 29, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of hiding $3.5M from the U.S. government
A dentist has been indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS.
August 28, 2024
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Dental Hygiene
Case report: Sugar-free lozenges may cause dental problems
A 58-year-old healthy man with stellar oral hygiene and dietary habits developed carious lesions on almost every posterior tooth adjacent where he habitually held a sugar-free nicotine lozenge.
August 21, 2024
Maxillary second molar (tooth #2) showing extensive mesial surface root caries. Images courtesy of C Ehrhardt, KK Mäkinen, and CM Cobb. Licensed under a Creative Commons license.
Legal Issues
Dentist indicted on multiple counts of felony fraud
A dentist has been indicted on multiple felony counts of Medicaid fraud and other offenses.
August 20, 2024
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Practice Trends
Private equity's growing stake in dentistry may stun you
Private equity transactions have heated up in recent years, and these companies' current stake in the industry may be eye-opening.
August 19, 2024
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Smile Design
This is the key to designing an aesthetic smile
When creating an aesthetic smile, 2D and 3D symmetry of natural incisors is rare, highlighting the importance of authenticity over flawlessness, reports a study published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
August 17, 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.
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Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
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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
Water fluoridation not linked to lower birth weight
By Ava Barros
“Our findings provide reassurance about the safety of community water fluoridation during pregnancy,” said the study's authors.
January 27, 2026
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Mental health in dentistry and how one state is tackling it
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Matthew Korn shares his personal recovery journey and how the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use has changed.
January 27, 2026
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Employee accused of stealing large sum from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
An employee was arrested on January 20 for allegedly stealing $57,000 from the dental practice where she worked.
January 26, 2026
Handcuffs lie on U.S. dollar bills.
Disordered eating, obesity, and teeth: What you need to know
By Ava Barros
Severe obesity and eating disorders may increase the risk of dental disease, and oral healthcare professionals are in a unique position to help.
January 26, 2026
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Why medical-dental integration keeps failing, Part 1
By Michael Ventriello
In this Dental Duets column with Michael Ventriello, Eva Allan reveals why medical-dental collaboration stalls and what must change to improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
January 26, 2026
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Your inactive patients make up nearly a quarter of your patient base. Dr. Roger P. Levin explains how to easily bring them back.
January 26, 2026
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Dentist charged with distributing drugs
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested for allegedly ordering prescription drugs for his personal use in violation of drug distribution laws.
January 23, 2026
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What dental therapies are cropping up for sleep disorders?
By Ava Barros
Dentists can support sleep care in patients with obstructive sleep apnea with proven treatments and selective new options, with some caveats.
January 23, 2026
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DSO sales vs. traditional transitions: Understanding the real price
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
DSO sales promise higher returns, but incentive-based payouts create uncertainty. Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, says real value requires accounting for these factors.
January 23, 2026
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What Gen Z dental patients really want
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi explores what Gen Z dental patients value most and how practices can better connect with this growing demographic.
January 23, 2026
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Dental managers cop to defrauding Medicaid out of $365K
By Melissa Busch
Dental managers accused of using their father’s dental practice to defraud Medicaid have pleaded guilty.
January 22, 2026
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A simple nutrient may thwart biofilm
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A naturally occurring amino acid may significantly weaken biofilms that cause caries and gingivitis.
January 22, 2026
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