Melissa Busch

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Practice Trends

How busy are dentists? The answer may surprise you.

Data from the ADA Health Policy Institute revealed the busyness of dentists in the U.S.

May 29, 2024

Dental Team Masks

Dentist saves woman overdosing near dumpster

A dentist saved the life of a woman he found unresponsive near a dumpster.

May 28, 2024

Patient Communication

Study: Clear aligners aren't making patients smile

Patients' social media posts about clear aligner therapy range from positive to negative once they begin treatment, according to a new study.

May 23, 2024

Dental manager indicted for major fraud, unlicensed dentistry

A dental practice manager was indicted for allegedly committing Medicaid fraud and pulling a patient's tooth without having a dental license.

May 22, 2024

Gavel Scale Justice

Ex-dental manager sentenced for embezzlement

A former office manager at a pediatric dental practice who was accused of embezzling from her employer was sentenced.

May 20, 2024

Gavel Money Lawsuit

Technique corrected child's crossbite without orthodontics

A simple technique corrected a child's misaligned teeth without orthodontic appliances or treatment, according to a case report.

May 20, 2024

These materials show promise for filling dental defects

Two materials showed potential as effective bone fillers for treating tooth defects, according to a new study.

May 18, 2024

Dental Surgeon Operation

Dental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients

A dental assistant was arrested for allegedly inappropriately touching pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams at a practice.

May 17, 2024

Ex-dental student agrees to cop to shooting 2 in hate crime

A former dental school student who reportedly shot and injured two Jewish men has agreed to plead guilty.

May 16, 2024

Is dentistry rushing to manage kids' apnea with unproven cures?

Dentists may be evaluating and treating children's obstructive sleep apnea too young and for the wrong reasons.

May 16, 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

Cover image for The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.

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

Metal handcuffs rest on top of a fingerprint identification card.

Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’

Dental trends: Are GPs really doing more specialty procedures?

Jay Millikan of Fluent joins the podcast with dental data revealing the procedures general practitioners are doing versus specialists.

December 22, 2025

What dentists were thankful for this year

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Three dentists share what made 2025 successful and what they're excited about in 2026.

December 22, 2025

This 3D technology may transform pediatric dentistry

Fluorescent 3D scans proved just as reliable as the human eye in spotting cavities, a recently published study reports.

December 22, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the strategies and tech efficiencies successful practices are using to boost production.

December 22, 2025

Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings

By Melissa Busch

In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.

December 19, 2025

Close-up of an amalgam filling in a molar tooth.

These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy

For patients with significant bone loss, this type of dental implant had a high survival rate up to four years after placement.

December 19, 2025

Close-up of a full-arch dental implant.

Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.

December 19, 2025

A young girl holds her hands up in fear of the dental drill.

Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Evidence-based dentistry is crucial. Explore the importance of clinical guidelines, the shortcomings of AI, and generational differences in adopting new practices.

December 19, 2025

What should your office manager be doing?

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Practice management expert Dr. Roger P. Levin offers insight into identifying and hiring a dental office manager who effectively leads a practice.

December 19, 2025

Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined

By Melissa Busch

The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.

December 18, 2025

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Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers

This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.

December 18, 2025

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Dental billing predictions for 2026: What's changing and what practices need to know

Three major shifts will reshape dentistry in 2026 and your billing. Ashley Bond explains how to be well prepared.

December 18, 2025

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