Melissa Busch

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Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Rare, giant salivary stone removed from man's jaw
A giant calcified salivary stone, which was diagnosed initially as an impacted tooth, was recently found growing in the mandible of a 37-year-old man. A rare 2-cm-long sialolith was removed, according to a new case report.
March 10, 2020
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dental Practice
Man imprisoned for posing as dentists to defraud banks of $2M
A man in California was sentenced to prison for defrauding banks out of $2 million by conspiring to steal identities of about a dozen dentists, using the information to open sham dental offices, and opening fraudulent lines of credit.
March 9, 2020
2019 12 06 17 18 0360 Prison Jail Money 400
Diabetes
Brushing 3 times a day may cut diabetes risk
Want to lower your risk of developing diabetes? Brush your teeth. Brushing teeth at least three times per day was linked to lowering a person's risk of developing type 1 or type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published March 2 in Diabetologia.
March 9, 2020
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Hygiene Tools
U.S. customs seizes $12K worth of fake Oral-B toothbrush heads
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 1,440 counterfeit Oral-B electric toothbrush heads, which were shipped from Turkey and headed for an Illinois property. If they had been authentic heads made by Procter & Gamble, they would have a value of $12,274.
March 8, 2020
2017 03 16 10 03 08 830 Toothbrush Electric 400
Dental Practice
Dentist wins $240K defamation suit against ex-employees
Two former dental employees in Canada must pay $240,000 to the dentist they defamed in scathing online reviews after they were dismissed from their positions, according to news reports.
March 8, 2020
2020 03 04 22 13 2425 Gavel Money 400
Federally Qualified Health Center
ADA, AAPD asks Medicare, Medicaid to cover more procedures
The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) want the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand procedures included in value-based insurance plans and continue automatic reenrollment.
March 5, 2020
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Antibiotics
Dental ER patients often get antibiotics, opioids
Clinicians frequently prescribe antibiotics and opioids to patients who visit emergency rooms (ER) with nontraumatic dental problems, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 5, 2020
2019 10 31 00 56 8537 Prescription Drugs Bottle 400
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Man wins $255K for botched procedure to remove swallowed dentures
A man in the U.K. was recently awarded about $255,000 after he was seriously injured during an endoscopic procedure to remove the dentures he had swallowed, according to news reports.
March 4, 2020
2020 03 04 22 13 2425 Gavel Money 400
Home
Dentist, aid workers detained in Ethiopian prison freed
More than a dozen volunteers and staff members of a nonpolitical dental and medical support organization who have been detained in an Ethiopian prison since February were released on March 4.
March 4, 2020
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Infection Control
Patients got hepatitis, HIV from lax infection control, suit claims
Three patients who claim they were infected with hepatitis C and HIV from dirty dental instruments are suing the public health clinics in Texas where they underwent procedures, according to a news report.
March 2, 2020
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Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over anti-Semitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of anti-Semitic imagery in course materials.
A professional man sitting in a modern office holds his jaw with a pained expression.
TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
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Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
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Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
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Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
More in Home
Hyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum disease
By Ava Barros
A recent review in Periodontology 2000 suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.
September 4, 2025
Dental surgical procedure stages showing tooth and gum tissue progression.
Eye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlement
By Melissa Busch
A dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.
September 3, 2025
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Kinder, gentler braces may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.
September 3, 2025
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Clinical tip: Correcting a posterior open bite and the value of mentorship
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Avi Patel details how he handled a surprise during an orthodontic treatment and helped a patient correct his posterior open bite.
September 3, 2025
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VR may help dentists work with pediatric patients
By Ava Barros
Virtual reality (VR) simulation may help teach dental students how to manage pediatric patient behavior, which students may embrace, reports research recently published in the European Journal of Dental Education.
September 3, 2025
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Newly created 3D-printed mouth allows for research sans trials
By Ava Barros
University of Connecticut researchers have created a 3D-printed artificial mouth, offering a novel way to test oral hygiene products, implants, and regenerative therapies and possibly bypassing the need for clinical trials.
September 2, 2025
3D-printed dental prosthetic model showing a detailed upper and lower set of teeth.
The sad truth about insurance reimbursement for today's dental practices
By Teresa Duncan, MS
Dental practices face declining insurance reimbursements and mounting administrative burdens, squeezing profit margins with few easy solutions available, writes Teresa Duncan.
September 2, 2025
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Your gums may be keeping you from getting an erection and worse
By Melissa Busch
What's happening in men's mouths may be affecting them from having and maintaining erections and more, according to a new study.
September 2, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for dealing with difficult patients
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Most clinicians react when facing tough patients, but there’s a better way. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips to help you communicate with challenging patients.
September 2, 2025
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Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer
By Ava Barros
Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.
August 29, 2025
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 29, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?
August 29, 2025
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