Melissa Busch

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Sleep Dentistry

Say goodnight to bruxism with sleep position or eye disease drug?

A new study has revealed the possible key to curbing sleep bruxism.

June 8, 2024

Man who pretended to be dentists to steal $2M sentenced

A man who was reportedly involved in a scheme to steal the identities of about a dozen dentists to defraud banks out of nearly $2 million was sentenced.

June 7, 2024

Judge Gavel Court

Regulatory Updates

Dentist surrenders license forever

A dentist who was in danger of having her license yanked for the second time in three years voluntarily surrendered her license permanently.

June 6, 2024

Gavel Signing Agreement

Tired of waiting for anesthesia to wear off? This may help

There may be a new way to reverse soft-tissue anesthesia faster in pediatric dental patients, according to a study.

June 6, 2024

Local Anesthetic Girl

Dentist charged with tax fraud

A dentist allegedly committed fraud and failed to pay income and earnings taxes.

June 5, 2024

Law Books Gavel

Regulatory Updates

Prosthodontist suspended for unprofessional conduct

A prosthodontist was suspended for alleged unprofessional conduct and more.

June 4, 2024

Conference Room Executive Decision

Feeling pain at the dentist? It may be your implant

Implant material may play a role in the pain intensity patients experience during dental checkups.

June 4, 2024

Older Woman Dentist

Regulatory Updates

Dental assistant accused of assault gives up license

A dental assistant accused of assault has surrendered her license.

June 3, 2024

Executive Board

Dentist accused of pulling patient's wrong teeth gets sued

A patient has sued a dentist for negligence and fraudulent concealment.

May 30, 2024

Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale

Court affirms decision to pull license of 'hoverboard' dentist

The Alaska Supreme Court upheld a decision to revoke the license of a dentist who was famously filmed pulling a sedated woman's tooth while riding a hoverboard.

May 29, 2024

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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.

Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit

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Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice

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Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police

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Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’

Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025

What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.

December 27, 2025

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Podcast: Insights on dental practice transitions in 2026

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dan Van Eps from Henry Schein Practice Transitions sees a golden lining for dentists selling their practice in 2026. Learn why.

December 27, 2025

This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease

Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.

December 27, 2025

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DrBicuspid’s top 5 business stories of 2025

By Karie Neeley Anderson

From a gold‑tooth mystery to lawsuits and data breaches, DrBicuspid counts down the top five business stories of the year.

December 27, 2025

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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.

December 26, 2025

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Top 5 practice management stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, these practice management articles captured DrBicuspid’s readers the most.

December 25, 2025

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2025’s top 5 legal stories

By Melissa Busch

DrBicuspid revisits its most popular stories involving legal issues in 2025.

December 24, 2025

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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

December 23, 2025

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2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories

By Karie Neeley Anderson

DrBicuspid’s editors review the top five dental hygiene articles that dominated readers’ interests in 2025.

December 23, 2025

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DrBicuspid's top 5 podcasts of 2025

What were the top podcasts that intrigued dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are the DrBicuspid.com podcasts you loved the most.

December 23, 2025

How Visa’s CEDP could reshape dental suppliers' 2026 budgets

By Emily Edwards

Suppliers, Visa's new Commercial Enhanced Data Program will increase your processing costs, unless you start preparing now.

December 23, 2025

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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed

By Melissa Busch

A 2.3-inch tumor believed to be the "largest ever" that was attached to the upper jaw of a girl was successfully removed after her birth.

December 22, 2025

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