Melissa Busch

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Organized Dentistry
Periodontal therapy guidelines are 'outdated' and need fixing
Organized dentistry needs to develop updated guidance for periodontal therapy to avoid putting patients at risk of unnecessary tooth loss, according to a guest editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
June 19, 2024
Woman Dentaal Check
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of stealing $2M from Medicaid
A dentist and her practice in Massachusetts allegedly defrauded the state Medicaid program of more than $2 million.
June 18, 2024
Magnifying Glass Fraud
Nutrition
Skip breakfast? Gum disease may be in your future.
Eating breakfast may be more important than most people thought, according to a new study.
June 18, 2024
Breakfast Woman
Legal Issues
Court tosses dental practice wrongful death suit
A judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against a dental practice accused of negligence and premises liability.
June 17, 2024
Gavel Judge
Malpractice
Patient swallows device during surgery, sues dentist
A dentist has been sued by a patient who purportedly swallowed a device during a dental procedure.
June 14, 2024
Lawsuit Gavel Money
Regulatory Updates
Dentist loses license again for 'dangerous' patient care
A dentist had his license revoked again for "negligent and dangerous" dental care.
June 13, 2024
Discipline Employee
Legal Issues
Oral surgeon slaps practice partner with $1M lawsuit
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon has filed a $1 million lawsuit in New York against a fellow clinician and practice partner.
June 12, 2024
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
TMJ/TMD
This may be the best early treatment for TMJ pain
This treatment strategy may better relieve temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) early, according to a new study.
June 12, 2024
Young Man Holding Jaw
Legal Issues
Dental assistant indicted on 68 charges
A dental assistant has been indicted on 68 charges stemming from inappropriate actions related to about four dozen coworkers and patients.
June 11, 2024
Handcuffs
Sleep Dentistry
Ladies, go to bed. Your teeth may depend on it.
Sleep quality can affect dental health, especially for women.
June 8, 2024
Insomnia Woman
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Top Stories
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Legal Issues
Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
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Smile Design
Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
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Podcasts
Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
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Legal Issues
Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.
Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
More in Home
Preventing gum disease by disrupting germ 'chatter'
By Ava Barros
Oral bacteria communicate, and researchers are disrupting how they “talk” to prevent gum disease.
January 2, 2026
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Differences in the standard of care vs. the standard of caring
By Kevin Henry
Technology, including AI, enhances patient care, but it won’t guarantee treatment acceptance. Dr. Paul Homoly explains why empathy and good communication remain key.
January 2, 2026
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How to save big when selling your dental practice
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
You can sell your dental practice via capital gains, but there are smarter planning strategies to save even more, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
January 2, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi's social media advice for your dental practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for your practice's social media strategy in 2026 in this installment of the "Just a Minute, Doc" series.
January 2, 2026
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Board reinstates license of dentist convicted of being intoxicated at work
By Clark Kauffman
The dentist claimed he was "poisoned" by others while working.
December 30, 2025
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What was dentistry’s good, bad, and, maybe, ugly in 2025?
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and others share their roses and thorns in dentistry in 2025.
December 30, 2025
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What were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2025?
By Ava Barros
From groundbreaking research to controversial dentist behavior, 2025 was full of news that captured the attention of DrBicuspid's readers.
December 30, 2025
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Top 5 dental specialties articles of 2025
By Kevin Henry
Patient deaths and celebrity teeth discussions highlight a very busy year in the world of dental specialties on DrBicuspid.
December 30, 2025
A woman dentist works on a dental patient.
Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
By Melissa Busch
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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Top 10 case reports of 2025
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits the top 10 case reports of 2025.
December 29, 2025
A dentist and an assistant perform a procedure on a pediatric patient.
Culture is the hidden advantage no dentist can buy
By Sandy Baird
Your practice's culture is the competitive advantage no other dentist can duplicate, driving loyalty, referrals, and revenue, writes Sandy Baird, MBA.
December 29, 2025
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Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
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