Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Problematic dentist in Md. is sentenced
A dentist who reportedly committed $8.5 million in Medicaid fraud while his license was revoked for providing substandard care to children was sentenced.
February 12, 2024
Judge Gavel Court
Invisible Aligners
Invisalign MAAs may not achieve treatment as planned
Tweens who wore Invisalign mandibular advancement appliances (MAAs) didn't have treatment outcomes that were planned.
February 12, 2024
Clear Aligner
Legal Issues
Woman accused of operating illegal veneer practice in a salon
A woman is accused of running a veneer business inside a beauty parlor in Las Vegas without a dental license.
February 8, 2024
Broken Tooth Woman
Orthodontics
This orthodontist is a scumbag
Dr. Brad Podray is more than an orthodontist in Iowa.
February 6, 2024
Dr. Brad Podray. Image courtesy of Dr. Brad Podray/Instagram.
Legal Issues
U.S. court rules against dentist in California
A U.S. court issued a default judgment against a dentist and his practice in California.
February 2, 2024
Law Books Gavel
Oral Bacteria
Woman develops endocarditis, stroke following tooth extraction
A 54-year-old healthy woman was diagnosed with a rare case of infective endocarditis following an acute ischemic stroke five weeks after having a tooth extracted.
January 29, 2024
Stroke Head Xray
Legal Issues
Texas pediatric dentist sentenced to 30 years in prison
A pediatric dentist in Texas was sentenced on January 25 in U.S. court to three decades in prison.
January 26, 2024
Jail Hands
Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain Insider: This drug-desensitizer mix may cut post-whitening pain
With the first month of 2024 coming to an end, everyone is busier than ever and juggling to keep up with it all. DrBicuspid.com is here to help, so we’re bringing you the latest orofacial pain news in this Insider.
January 24, 2024
Melissa Busch.
Legal Issues
Patient sentenced for murdering 2 dentists
A patient in Texas was sentenced for murdering two dentists.
January 23, 2024
Jail Hands
Oral Bacteria
What your patients should add to their drinks while taking CHX
Dental patients may not have to give up coffee or tea during chlorhexidine (CHX) treatment to avoid tooth discoloration if they drink the beverages with some milk, according to new research.
January 22, 2024
After drinking pure black tea (a) during CHX treatment, significantly stronger staining can be seen under the scanning electron microscope in comparison to drinking the beverage diluted with milk (b). Images and caption courtesy of Fraunhofer IMWS/Haleon.
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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
Cover image for The DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
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
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Legal Issues
Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
More in Home
Ban kids from parents’ dental visits? Dentists chime in
By Melissa Busch
Dentists share their thoughts after kids were banned for misbehaving during their mother's teeth cleaning.
November 6, 2025
A young woman wearing glasses reads a letter.
What dental practices are doing right and wrong with collections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California Dental Association's Matthew Nelson joins the podcast with some ideas to boost your dental practice's collections.
November 6, 2025
DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a masked cartoon dentist and a microphone.
Is the culture in your practice by design or default?
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
Your practice culture isn't an accident, writes Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD. It's either intentionally designed or formed by default. Which one are you creating?
November 6, 2025
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
Gaining a wingman in the dental practice
By Bob Spiel
Overwhelmed? Production plateaued? Hiring an associate doctor could restore work-life balance and ensure practice sustainability, says Bob Spiel.
November 6, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to migraines
By Ava Barros
Patients with periodontitis may have an 80% greater risk of experiencing migraines than those with healthy gums.
November 5, 2025
Woman sits on a bed holding her head with both hands, indicating she has a migraine.
Patients may be depressed, but it may be great for their gums
By Melissa Busch
Taking antidepressants may reduce the risk of developing gum disease, especially the most severe forms of gum inflammation.
November 5, 2025
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Clinical tip: Better ways to prepolish zirconia in the dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Dan Butterman from CDOCS offers a restoration tip that can elevate the cosmetic dentistry game for any dentist.
November 5, 2025
Dr. Dan Butterman.
The truth about clinical notes
By Michelle Repash
Your clinical notes are more than paperwork -- they're your legal protection and payment guarantee, says Michelle Repash.
November 5, 2025
A dentist and assistant refer to an electronic dental chart during a patient exam.
Gum disease may leave you itching
By Melissa Busch
Patients with gum disease may face double the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often referred to as eczema that causes red, itchy skin.
November 4, 2025
Hand with red, inflamed skin showing signs of dermatitis or allergic reaction.
Why clean claims aren't luck, and how to get more of them in your dental practice
By Ashley Bond
Clean dental claims aren't luck. They are the result of consistent daily and weekly practices, writes Ashley Bond.
November 4, 2025
Headshot of Ashley Bond of Wisdom dental billing.
MS linked to specific oral microbiome
By Ava Barros
An altered oral microbiome and metabolites may be a factor in the development of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a study.
November 4, 2025
Microscopic view of colorful viral particles and cellular structures in vibrant detail, representing the microbiome.
FDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kids
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has moved to restrict the use of prescription ingestible fluoride supplements in children.
November 3, 2025
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