Melissa Busch

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TMJ/TMD
What dentists need to know about patients with scoliosis
Dentists may want to ask patients whether they have been diagnosed with scoliosis, because it could affect dental treatment planning.
December 14, 2023
Scoliosis Xray
Legal Issues
Schein attack went unnoticed for 2 weeks, possibly affected 29K
More details about the cyberattack that has rattled Henry Schein for months have been released.
December 13, 2023
Cyberattack Hacker
Organized Dentistry
SmileDirectClub’s end triggers ADA response
The ADA made a statement about direct-to-consumer orthodontics following the demise of SmileDirectClub.
December 13, 2023
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Team Management
The reason you chose to be a dentist may surprise you
The initial letter of a first name may affect some life choices, like whether a person decides to become a dentist, according to a study.
December 6, 2023
Dentist Man Smiling
Implants
Dentist to give $60K new smile to mocked OU football fan
An Oklahoma dentist will give a fellow University of Oklahoma (OU) Sooners football fan who was mocked online for his teeth a free $60,000 new smile.
November 30, 2023
Barstool Sports/Facebook.
Practice Trends
Dentists’ wages projected to take major hit in 10 years
Dentists' average hourly wages are projected to nosedive in 2023, according to new research.
November 29, 2023
Dentist Latina Woman
Alternative Pain Therapies
Marijuana derivative may ease severe tooth pain
Cannabidiol, a nonaddictive, nonpsychoactive component of the marijuana plant, may reduce severe dental pain, making it a safer, equally effective alternative to opioids.
November 20, 2023
Cbd Oil Man
Restorations
What may be the best tool for designing smiles?
Recurring esthetic dental proportions -- not golden proportions -- may be the best analysis tool to design restorations involving the maxillary anterior area.
November 16, 2023
Smile3
Restorations
Halloween candy that can be a nightmare for teeth
As people dig into Halloween treats today, find out which types of candy have wreaked the most havoc on teeth.
October 31, 2023
Candy
Team Management
2 counties in Calif. issue vaccine orders
Dental office personnel in San Luis Obispo and Yolo counties in California must comply with new vaccine orders for certain illnesses, including the flu, by November 1.
October 16, 2023
Dentist Ppe
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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.
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
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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
What to know about LinkIt and a digital workflow within Dentrix
By Kevin Henry
Learn how cutting-edge technology, especially imaging, is evolving and how hardware and software providers are collaborating to create seamless workflows.
October 30, 2025
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Often benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy woman
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.
October 29, 2025
Medical chest CT scan showing multiple lung cross-section views with potential diagnostic findings.
Podcast: What impact will the merger of dental examining boards have on dentistry?
By Kevin Henry
Alexander Vandiver, CEO of the American Board of Dental Examiners, discusses licensure changes, exam portability in exams, and what's next for dentistry.
October 29, 2025
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Clinical tip: The importance of lab work for specific dental cases
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Chris Campbell emphasizes the importance of lab work in some dental cases, particularly when treating adolescents or children with trauma.
October 29, 2025
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Dentist fined in death of implant surgery patient
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who performed implant surgery on an 81-year-old woman has agreed to resolve the case.
October 28, 2025
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Want to live? Maybe keep your teeth
By Melissa Busch
The risk of all-cause death appeared to rise significantly with the rapid progression of tooth loss, according to a study.
October 28, 2025
Close-up of a smiling older man.
What dental practices need to know about Halloween emergencies
By Kevin Henry
What can your dental practice do to prep for Halloween candy-related emergencies? We asked Dr. Jason Auerbach for his tips.
October 28, 2025
A dentist performs an exam on a woman dental patient.
Do you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?
By Melissa Busch
About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.
October 27, 2025
A pediatric dentist examines the mouth of a young girl.
Smartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosis
By Ava Barros
Rice University researchers created an affordable smartphone-based imaging system to support the early detection of potential oral cancers.
October 27, 2025
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How to confidently collect in your dental practice at the time of service
By Ashley Bond
Confidently request and receive payment at the time of service using these tips from Ashley Bond.
October 27, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for evaluating your financial factors
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Providing excellent patient care alone won’t fund your future. Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals the financial factors that ensure a secure retirement.
October 27, 2025
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Man sentenced for assaulting women he promised teeth whitening
By Melissa Busch
A man convicted of sexually assaulting women, including those he lured into his teeth whitening salon, was sentenced to 26 years in prison.
October 24, 2025
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