Melissa Busch

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Office Management
Practice refuses new patient, citing weight too heavy for dental chairs
A dental practice declined to take an overweight man as a new patient because he weighed too much for its dental chairs.
April 5, 2024
Dental Chair Office
Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced to 180 years in prison
A dentist in Alabama was sentenced to 180 years in prison.
April 3, 2024
Dentist
Organized Dentistry
Dentistry urged to take a stand on gun violence, control
Oral health associations are urged to take a stance on gun violence and control, according to a newly published perspective article.
April 3, 2024
Gun Pistol
Legal Issues
Medmix wins patent infringement case
A German court has ruled in favor of medmix in a patent infringement case.
April 3, 2024
Patent Stamp
Legal Issues
Dental manager pleads guilty
A dental clinic manager pleaded guilty on March 28 to more than a half million dollars in tax violations.
April 2, 2024
Gavel Money
Restorations
This research may make filling cavities a thing of the past
Using ongoing bone regeneration research, University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry researchers are studying whether DNA nanotechnology can restore teeth, possibly reducing the need for cavities to be filled, according to university news.
April 2, 2024
Nanotechnology
Regulatory Updates
Dentist’s license remains suspended
A dentist's request to have his dental license suspension lifted was denied.
April 2, 2024
Discipline Employee Social
Legal Issues
Drug trafficker identified from a dentist chair selfie sentenced
A drug trafficking kingpin identified via a dentist office selfie was sentenced.
April 1, 2024
Gavel3
Organized Dentistry
IADR, AADOCR issue statement on tobacco research
The International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR) and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) have issued a new statement on tobacco research.
April 1, 2024
Cigarette Smoking
Fluoride
Research that fluoride affects kids' IQs may be flawed
Research that suggested fluoride negatively affects children's IQ scores is "unacceptable" for legal and policy purposes, according to a new commentary.
March 28, 2024
Girl Studying
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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
Man arrested for allegedly shooting woman at dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A 74-year-old man allegedly shot a woman inside a dental practice, fled, and turned the gun on himself before he was arrested.
December 2, 2025
A police officer stands near a patrol car with its emergency lights on.
Delta Dental of Va. hit with breach, affecting 146K
By Melissa Busch
Delta Dental of Virginia says it's experienced a data security incident that may have affected the personal information of about 146,000 people.
December 2, 2025
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Keeping patients’ trust when upselling claims arise
By Melissa Busch
A Denver Post report spotlighted practices allegedly driving costly, unnecessary treatments. DrBicuspid asked dentists how they safeguard patient trust.
December 2, 2025
A dentist listens to a male patient as the patient points to his mouth.
Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
By Ava Barros
“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2025
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Dental employee accused of stealing half a million from employer
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee accused of stealing more than $600,000 from her employer was arrested on November 18.
December 1, 2025
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The 5 biggest dental stories you missed before Thanksgiving
By Kevin Henry
We get it ... you were busy before Thanksgiving. Now that the holiday is in the rearview mirror, catch up on the biggest dental stories you didn't see last week.
December 1, 2025
A woman dentist looks at her smartphone. In the background is a dental operatory.
Guiding regeneration forward
By Dr. Gordon Fraser, Dr. John Zalesky
Learn why Catapult Education evaluators found Striate+ to be a next-generation collagen membrane for predictable bone and tissue regeneration.
December 1, 2025
Close-up of gum tissue with a healing cap.
Do’s and don’ts for intentional staffing
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
With the ongoing staffing crisis, Dr. Roger P. Levin shares exactly what dental practices should do with their hiring and training.
December 1, 2025
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Dentists pay $700K to resolve false claim allegations
By Melissa Busch
Two dentists have agreed to pay more than $700,000 to resolve federal and state false claims allegations.
November 26, 2025
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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
By Ava Barros
Successful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.
November 26, 2025
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Navigating the difference between modest vs. complex care in dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.
November 26, 2025
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Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.
November 26, 2025
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