Melissa Busch

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Analgesics
This drug-desensitizer mix may cut post-whitening pain
A combination of a nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug may be effective in reducing tooth sensitivity and pain after bleaching.
January 24, 2024
Teeth Whitening Woman
Orofacial Pain
N.J. appeals court skewers man in broken tooth case
An appellate court in New Jersey has overturned a ruling that would have required a casino to pay for the treatment of a man's broken tooth, which was caused by a garnish in his cocktail.
January 23, 2024
Gavel Scale Lawsuit
Dentures
Gold dentures of influential WWII leader up for auction
The partial gold-mounted dentures of a World War II leader will be up for auction on February 6.
January 23, 2024
Partial upper gold-mounted denture designed for Sir Winston Churchill. Image courtesy of the Cotswold Auction Company.
Legal Issues
Court upholds decision to deny Pa. dental license to Fla. dentist
The Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry made the right decision when it denied a license to a practicing dentist in Florida, according to a state court opinion.
January 22, 2024
Legal Scales
Legal Issues
N.Y. school claims fired dental vice dean plundered secrets
Touro University in New York has sued its former dental school vice dean, accusing him of misusing trade secrets to possibly assist another school in starting a dental school.
January 22, 2024
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Anesthesia
Dental anesthesia mishap leaves woman with severe brain damage
A 53-year-old woman has severe brain damage and requires around-the-clock care after an anesthesia mistake prior to what her husband claimed was unneeded dental surgery.
January 19, 2024
Lawsuit
Prosthodontics
Artist Ye makes outrageous dental transformation
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has made a $850,000 change to his smile.
January 18, 2024
Ye's new titanium dentures. Image courtesy of Ye/Instagram.
Legal Issues
Pediatric dentist arrested on U.S. charges
A pediatric dentist in Georgia has been arrested after authorities found videos containing child pornography at his home, according to a press release.
January 16, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Regulatory Updates
U.S. proposed rule seeks to make dental chairs more accessible
A notice of a proposed rule was published in the U.S. Federal Register that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment, including dental chairs.
January 16, 2024
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Anesthesia
AAOMS may update anesthesia guide for GLP-1 receptor agonist users
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is evaluating whether anesthesia guidelines for oral surgeries need to be updated for patients who take drugs like Ozempic.
January 9, 2024
Anesthesia Anesthesiologist
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.
Dental Education
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
A woman wearing a white shirt sits by a window looking at her smartphone.
Marketing
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
A judge's wood gavel rests on a sound block with a hand signing a document in the background.
Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
Illustration of a human brain with a puzzle piece missing.
Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
More in Home
Why CDT codes tell a bigger dental story than we realize
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
A CDT code isn't solely for insurance claims, it's part of the patient's clinical story, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 30, 2026
Headshot of Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
Aaron Donald's smile sparks social media buzz
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A viral social media discussion surrounding former NFL star Aaron Donald has ensued following a video of him with noticeably brighter, even teeth.
September 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle, Aaron Donald, participating in a joint practice with the Oakland Raiders during the 2019 training camp.
Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
September 30, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover art, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone and sound wave graphics.
Dental office damage leaves student trapped in South Korea
By Melissa Busch
A college student is stuck in South Korea's legal system, with no immediate resolution in sight.
September 29, 2026
Bronze scales of justice rest on a desk with open books and blurred people in the background.
CBD, CBG may be key to stopping cavities
By Melissa Busch
CBD and CBG appear to show unprecedented promise in eliminating dual-species biofilms that cause cavities.
September 29, 2026
Golden liquid is dispersed from a dropper into an amber glass bottle.
Letter to the editor: When the hardest part of an implant case isn’t the surgery
By Dr. Henry Hackney
Dr. Henry Hackney chimes in on the emotional burden in implant dentistry. The procedure is only part of the difficulty, he writes.
September 29, 2026
Close-up of a woman's hands typing on a laptop computer.
Ex-Henry Schein manager gets jail for major embezzlement
By Melissa Busch
Luxury vacations and greed led to the 30-month prison sentence for a former credit supervisor at Henry Schein.
September 28, 2026
A businessman places a stack of $100 bills into his suit vest pocket.
Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
An older woman sits in a dental operatory chair and explains something to a woman dentist.
Do’s and don’ts for knowing your practice's numbers
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Knowing the right numbers, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin, reveals your practice’s performance, issues, and the opportunities for growth.
September 28, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Oral surgeon wins suit over sleep apnea surgery
By Melissa Busch
A court has sided with a surgeon in a sleep apnea malpractice battle involving a jaw procedure.
September 25, 2026
A wood gavel rests on a sound block with a brass Lady Justice statue in the background.
The importance of rediscovering the human side of dentistry
By Dr. Ricardo Mitrani
Dr. Ricardo Mitrani argues that presence, not merely clinical skill, builds the trust that grows a practice.
September 25, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Ricardo Mitrani, founder and CEO of Grupo Dental Bosques.
Black and white gets the job done. Color gets you dental patient referrals.
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Dental patient referrals come from hospitality, not just service. Find out how to add color to your practice.
September 25, 2026
An older man smiles while looking into a mirror. He is looking at his new smile. A woman dentist sits next to him.
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