Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Jurors in Fla. find dental assistant not guilty
A jury in Florida found a dental assistant not guilty of assaulting a consciously sedated 18-year-old patient, according to a story.
January 18, 2024
Law Books Gavel
Legal Issues
Ex-employee files suit against SmileDirectClub
One of the approximately 1,000 workers who lost their jobs when SmileDirectClub abruptly closed in December has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company.
January 11, 2024
Lawsuit Gavel Money
Dental Specialties
Complete 10,000-year-old mammoth tusk unearthed in N.D.
A tusk from an ancient mammoth was discovered in a mine in North Dakota.
January 11, 2024
A 7-foot tusk of a mammoth, which lived more than 10,000 years ago, was discovered in North Dakota. Image courtesy of North Dakota Department of Mineral Services.
Legal Issues
Dentist wants assault charges involving kid patients dropped
A dentist who allegedly physically assaulted pediatric patients in 1970s and 1980s wants the charges dropped.
January 10, 2024
Law Books Gavel
Pathology
CDC’s stance following inquiry into TB-infected bone grafts
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report following its inquiry into tuberculosis (TB)-tainted bone grafts that led to the death of two people.
January 9, 2024
Dentist Surgery
Restorations
Patients want perfect smiles. Dentists may oblige no matter what.
Unrealistic aesthetic expectations driven by social media may have led to overtreatment with direct composites, according to a case series.
January 3, 2024
Teeth Magnifying Glass
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Dental disease likely led to man’s MRSA, spinal infection
Imaging aided in diagnosing a man with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria and a spinal infection likely caused by dental disease.
January 2, 2024
(A) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the man's endodontic and periodontal disease of the right teeth (red arrows). (B) A CT scan with contrast shows the sagittal view of the patient's periodontal disease of the left teeth (arrow). Images courtesy of Munoz et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
DSO
2nd half of 2023 shows shift in top 10 largest DSOs
The addition of many new affiliated practices during the second half of 2023 has shaken up DrBicuspid's top 10 list of the largest dental service organizations (DSOs) for 2023.
December 27, 2023
Dental Team Blue
Legal Issues
Dentist gets jail, must pay $1.2M for role in NBA benefits scam
A California dentist was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution for his role in a $5 million scheme to defraud the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) benefits plan.
December 21, 2023
Jail Hands
Legal Issues
Delta Dental hacked, exposing data of 7M patients
Delta Dental of California is the latest casualty of the MOVEit Transfer software breach that has affected more than 2,600 organizations mostly in the U.S.
December 18, 2023
Cyberattack Hacker
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Glowing yellow-green heartbeat waveform with red endpoint on a dark blue grid background, signaling death.
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.
Headshot of Dr. Marie Alejandrino Buell, founder and CEO of Dental Designs.
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
Police emergency vehicle lights flashing red and blue at night.
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
Gold tooth dropped in Salvation Army kettle again
By Melissa Busch
For the second time in recent years, a gold tooth was left in a Salvation Army Red Kettle.
November 3, 2025
Close-up of a hand holding a gold dental crown.
HPV may be linked to oral leukoplakia
By Ava Barros
Oral HPV infection may be linked to oral leukoplakia, a potentially cancerous condition appearing as white patches in the mouth.
November 3, 2025
Close-up medical view of oral leukoplakia.
Coding bone grafts: Why your dental claims keep getting rejected
By Estela Vargas
Bone graft insurance denials occur from coding errors and documentation gaps. Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some tips to get paid fast and frustration-free.
November 3, 2025
Headshot of Estela Vargas, CRDH.
Do’s and don’ts for revamping your scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your schedule helping or hurting your practice? Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals how to create an optimal schedule.
November 3, 2025
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin.
Dentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops plea
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.
October 31, 2025
Legal documents are spread before a wooden gavel and legal scales.
Patients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about it
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Dental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.
October 31, 2025
A dental assistant adjusts an overhead operatory light, illuminating a patient's mouth.
The dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three dental hygienists share their thoughts on the profession as National Dental Hygiene Month comes to a close.
October 31, 2025
A dental hygienist uses an instrument to clean a dental patient's teeth.
3D-printed dentures: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's advice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering offering 3D-printed dentures in your practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for you.
October 31, 2025
Promotional image of Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Cause of teen's death after dental visit revealed
By Melissa Busch
The cause of death of a teen who died shortly after a dental extraction has been determined.
October 30, 2025
Close-up of a man wearing a suit signing a document.
Sealants may help this caries type but not others
By Ava Barros
Sealants on primary molars appeared to reduce and delay certain cavities but not all.
October 30, 2025
Close-up of a boy having a dental exam.
Discussing innovations in imaging and dental implants with Dr. Theresa Wang
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Theresa Wang shares how innovative solutions are ensuring successful outcomes in challenging treatment cases and better patient experiences.
October 30, 2025
DrBicuspid.com Podcast logo with a masked cartoon dentist character and a microphone.
30-minute 3D-printed restorations are in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have fine-tuned a technology that creates 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations in a single day.
October 30, 2025
Dental impression placed on precision medical equipment with blue lighting.
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