Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Man accused of filing $80K fraudulent dental claim sentenced
One man's elaborate dental fraud scheme has cost him dearly.
August 13, 2026
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Pediatrics
Watching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
Viral food videos may pose serious hidden dental risks to adolescents, according to a new study.
August 13, 2026
A young man wearing a red baseball cap looks at the glowing screen of his smartphone.
Legal Issues
Dentist reprimanded, fined in case involving toddler
A dentist was fined after toddler's preventable death, according to an order.
August 12, 2026
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Legal Issues
U.S. sues manufacturer over low-quality dental products
A major lawsuit exposes alleged critical failures in dental product manufacturing and oversight.
August 11, 2026
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Oral Cancer
Reality star/rock band muse claims dentist missed her cancer
A tongue sore became a cancer battle when one dentist allegedly failed to spot the warning signs.
August 10, 2026
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Oral-Systemic Link
Higher risk of autoimmune diseases linked to dental problems
Oral health problems appear to show a surprising link to autoimmune diseases, according to a study.
August 10, 2026
A woman patient indicates to a dentist an area of her maxilla where she is experiencing pain. Behind her is a TV screen and a dental assistant wearing scrubs.
Smile Design
Done with your teeth? This pop star wants them.
It is not a drill. This pop star wants your teeth.
August 7, 2026
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Dental Hygiene
Is your dental hygienist quitting? This may be a predictor.
A new study reveals the predictors signaling that dental hygienists intend to quit.
August 7, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing personal protective equipment looks out an office window.
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of strangling woman pleads guilty
A dentist accused of attacking and strangling a woman until she lost consciousness has pleaded guilty.
August 6, 2026
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Fluoride
U.S. fluoride shortage disrupting public water systems
A critical shortage of fluoride is forcing some major U.S. cities to reduce tooth protection in the water supplies.
August 5, 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
Your dental team bio may be doing more marketing than you think
By Kristine Grey
A generic dental bio undersells your team, but asking the right questions can turn your credentials into the connection anxious patients need.
September 21, 2026
A laptop screen displays a wireframe design of a generic website.
Do’s and don’ts for planning a comfortable retirement
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Retiring before age 65 is achievable with a sound plan. Here’s how to get started despite declining reimbursements and economic fluctuations.
September 21, 2026
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Former dentist sentenced for illegal dentistry
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of continuing to practice dentistry after his license had been revoked was sentenced.
September 18, 2026
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Fluoridation is valuable, and dentists should tell patients that
By Melissa Busch
New research appears to prove that fluoridation works.
September 18, 2026
A woman dentist counsels a teen patient.
Why the dental practice valuation is the most important document in a dentist's divorce
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
An independent dental practice valuation matters more than intimidation tactics or guesswork when a dentist's practice is at issue in a divorce.
September 18, 2026
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Cause of plane crash that killed dentist, wife revealed
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. National Transportation Safety Board final report revealed the cause of a crash that led to the death of two people.
September 17, 2026
A man wearing a business suit holds a pen to a clipboard holding papers. Nearby is a laptop and ringed binder, indicating an official report.
Athletes appear to frequently report this dental condition
By Melissa Busch
There may be a hidden dental crisis affecting young athletes that no one is talking about.
September 17, 2026
A man in a blue T-shirt holds his jaw in pain.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
What does it take to keep your dental team together and on the same page? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares some thoughts in his latest video.
September 17, 2026
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These patients may need to pay closer attention to their gum health
By Ava Barros
New research links a composite marker of insulin resistance and abdominal obesity to higher periodontitis risk in patients.
September 17, 2026
Dental exam tools rest on blue tissue paper next to a plastic model of teeth.
Dr. Jason Auerbach’s 3 big lessons that changed his oral surgery practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Jason Auerbach shares the biggest lessons that shaped his oral surgery practice.
September 17, 2026
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The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
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What dentistry can learn from the Lindsay Clancy case
By Melissa Busch
Dentists hold a hidden key to patient safety that could eliminate gaps in healthcare coordination.
September 16, 2026
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