Melissa Busch

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Dental Hygiene
Md. dentist journeys to Israel to support soldiers in Israel
Dr. Gary Bauman, a dentist in Maryland, recounts his and his wife's trip to support soldiers in Israel.
November 27, 2023
Dr. Gary Bauman and his wife, Sherri, pose with Benco Dental oral care products they delivered to soldiers in Israel. Image courtesy of the Baumans.
Legal Issues
Oral surgeon charged with $3M in fraud to pay for travel, more
A North Carolina oral surgeon has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $3 million fraudulent loan scheme, which he reportedly used to pay for personal expenses.
November 22, 2023
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Endodontics
U.S. adults would choose a root canal over what?
More than half of adults in the U.S. would prefer undergoing a root canal than deal with another stressful experience, according to a new survey.
November 21, 2023
Dental Assistant
Orthodontics
Woman with 3rd front tooth gets smile update
A TikTok user, whose smile was compared to that of actor Tom Cruise, has shared an update on TikTok after her earlier post about a dentist who gave her a third front tooth to close a gap went viral.
November 21, 2023
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Dental Assistant
Famed model of WWII sailor, dental assistant kiss on view in Neb.
A sculpture of the iconic photo depicting a World War II U.S. Navy sailor kissing a dental assistant in Times Square to celebrate Japan’s surrender to the U.S. will stay in Nebraska for now.
November 21, 2023
Image courtesy of RoadsideAmerica.com
Industry Updates
Schein receives noncompliance warning from Nasdaq
Henry Schein has been notified that it is not in compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market listing requirements.
November 17, 2023
Stock Exchange
Smile Design
Smile Design Insider: What may be the best tool for designing smiles?
Recurring esthetic dental proportions (RED) -- not golden proportions (GPR) -- may be the best analysis tool to design restorations involving the maxillary anterior area. Learn more about this study and catch up on other updates in smile design news.
November 16, 2023
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Marketing
Invisalign maker’s stance on free gun with aligners deal
Invisalign clear aligner maker Align Technology has released a statement concerning a North Carolina practice’s "Grins and Glocks" promotion.
November 14, 2023
Gun Pistol
Legal Issues
Schein warns cyber hit possibly exposed customer, supplier data
Henry Schein has notified U.S. customers and suppliers that the cyber strike that kept its operations incapacitated for about a month may have exposed sensitive data.
November 14, 2023
Computer Keyboard Shadow Cyberattack
Legal Issues
Schein close to recovering from 30-day cyberattack-caused pause
Henry Schein announced that it is close to operating normally following a cyberattack that struck the business on October 14.
November 13, 2023
Professional Hacker
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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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These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy
By Ava Barros
For patients with significant bone loss, this type of dental implant had a high survival rate up to four years after placement.
December 19, 2025
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Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.
December 19, 2025
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Podcast: Does evidence-based dentistry still matter?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Evidence-based dentistry is crucial. Explore the importance of clinical guidelines, the shortcomings of AI, and generational differences in adopting new practices.
December 19, 2025
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What should your office manager be doing?
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Practice management expert Dr. Roger P. Levin offers insight into identifying and hiring a dental office manager who effectively leads a practice.
December 19, 2025
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Periodontist who treated patient who later died is disciplined
By Melissa Busch
The Florida state dentistry board has sanctioned a periodontist in a sedation lapse that led to a patient's death.
December 18, 2025
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Maybe try this to improve dental fear in preschoolers
By Ava Barros
This behavior technique reduced dental fear and improved cooperation in pediatric patients, reports a BMC Oral Health study.
December 18, 2025
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Dental billing predictions for 2026: What's changing and what practices need to know
By Ashley Bond
Three major shifts will reshape dentistry in 2026 and your billing. Ashley Bond explains how to be well prepared.
December 18, 2025
Office Manager Billing Chart
From server to cloud-based PMS: Leading your dental practice through the change
By Mike Huffaker
Dental offices are switching from server-based systems to the cloud. While daunting, the switch offers strategic advantages, Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS says.
December 18, 2025
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Dental office employee nearly assaulted by delivery driver at work
By Melissa Busch
An Amazon delivery driver was arrested on December 15 for allegedly punching and attempting to sexually assault an employee in front of patients at a dental practice.
December 17, 2025
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Dentist pleads not guilty to child exploitation
By Melissa Busch
A dentist charged with multiple counts of child exploitation has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges.
December 17, 2025
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This noninvasive treatment may improve TMJ
By Ava Barros
While not a cure-all, using deep heat to relax the jaw muscles and joints showed promise in improving TMJ pain and boosting quality of life.
December 17, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi talks zirconia and CEREC with Dr. Katie Tonkin
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Learn Dr. Katie Tonkin's experience using Kuraray zirconia and CEREC to help dental patients in this clinical tip from Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
December 17, 2025
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