Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Dentist awarded $600K in retaliation suit
A U.S. jury awarded $600,000 to a dentist who filed a retaliation lawsuit against Ohio State University and its former dental dean.
December 14, 2023
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Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain Insider: What dentists need to know about patients with scoliosis
In this edition of the DrBicuspid Orofacial Pain Insider, learn about a new study asserting that scoliosis may predispose an individual to temporomandibular disorders plus other news and developments relating to orofacial pain.
December 14, 2023
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Industry Updates
Align Technology to lose spot on the Nasdaq 100 Index
Invisalign maker Align Technology will be removed from the Nasdaq 100 Index.
December 13, 2023
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Legal Issues
Dental insurer must pay $400K to N.Y. over handling of data hack
Dental insurance provider Healthplex must pay $400,000 to New York for failing to properly shield the sensitive data of nearly 90,000 members following a 2021 cyberattack.
December 12, 2023
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Industry Updates
SmileDirectClub shuts down
SmileDirectClub has ended its operations across the globe, effective immediately.
December 11, 2023
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Saliva Testing
$3.6M grant to study oral cancer saliva detection test
The Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida has received a $3.6 million grant to evaluate an oral gargle test that could be used to screen for oropharyngeal cancer during routine dental checkups.
December 11, 2023
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TMJ/TMD
Elastic use with clear aligners may cause TMDs
Using intermaxillary elastics with clear aligners in adults may cause temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) or worsen symptoms or pain associated with them.
December 11, 2023
Elastics Orthodontics
Imaging & CAD/CAM
State rules stop dentists from ditching dental x-ray shielding
Dental teams in some U.S. states must shield patients during x-rays despite the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology no longer recommending the practice.
December 11, 2023
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Legal Issues
Assault claim led to arrest of 2 men running an illegal practice
A sexual assault allegation led to the arrest of two men running an illegal dental practice in Texas, according to a story.
December 7, 2023
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Industry Updates
SmileDirectClub founders try to save it from liquidation
Creditors and founders are in discussions to try to rescue SmileDirectClub, which filed for bankruptcy in September, from liquidation.
December 6, 2023
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Legal Issues
U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Regulatory Updates
How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry
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Scope of Practice
ADHA adopts policies affecting scope of practice, licensure, more
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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What was dentistry’s good, bad, and, maybe, ugly in 2025?
By Melissa Busch
Dentists and others share their roses and thorns in dentistry in 2025.
December 30, 2025
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What were DrBicuspid’s top 10 stories of 2025?
By Ava Barros
From groundbreaking research to controversial dentist behavior, 2025 was full of news that captured the attention of DrBicuspid's readers.
December 30, 2025
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Top 5 dental specialties articles of 2025
By Kevin Henry
Patient deaths and celebrity teeth discussions highlight a very busy year in the world of dental specialties on DrBicuspid.
December 30, 2025
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Settlement reached in dental patient wrongful death suit
By Melissa Busch
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against a dentist and practice after the death of a 40-year-old during implant placement has been settled.
December 29, 2025
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Top 10 case reports of 2025
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid revisits the top 10 case reports of 2025.
December 29, 2025
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Culture is the hidden advantage no dentist can buy
By Sandy Baird
Your practice's culture is the competitive advantage no other dentist can duplicate, driving loyalty, referrals, and revenue, writes Sandy Baird, MBA.
December 29, 2025
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Top 5 digital dentistry stories of 2025
By Ava Barros
DrBicuspid’s 2025 recap continues with the top five digital dentistry articles that captivated readers.
December 29, 2025
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Top 5 dental trends that reshaped dentistry in 2025
By Kevin Henry
What challenged dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are our takes on five trends that matter heading into 2026.
December 27, 2025
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Podcast: Insights on dental practice transitions in 2026
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dan Van Eps from Henry Schein Practice Transitions sees a golden lining for dentists selling their practice in 2026. Learn why.
December 27, 2025
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This antioxidant drops the risk of gum disease
By Ava Barros
Eating lycopene, a dietary antioxidant, may be associated with a lower risk of severe gum disease, and the benefit was notable among older Black adults.
December 27, 2025
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DrBicuspid’s top 5 business stories of 2025
By Karie Neeley Anderson
From a gold‑tooth mystery to lawsuits and data breaches, DrBicuspid counts down the top five business stories of the year.
December 27, 2025
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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures
By Dr. Alexis Lee
Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.
December 26, 2025
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