Melissa Busch

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Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain Insider: Abusive childhood may be linked to TMD development
In this edition of the DrBicuspid Orofacial Pain Insider, read an exclusive article about a potential cause of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). In addition, read curated articles covering prescient issues in orofacial pain.
October 19, 2023
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TMJ/TMD
Abusive childhood may be linked to TMD development
Maltreatment that patients experience during childhood can cause psychological deterioration that may lead to the development of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a research article.
October 19, 2023
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Staff Shortages
Dental teams struggling with fatigue, no breaks, more
Dental professionals are feeling the heat of staff shortages, according to new survey results.
October 19, 2023
Tired Dentist
Scope of Practice
Pa. hygienists may soon do school dental checkups
A proposed bill would allow dental hygienists in Pennsylvania to perform state-required dental screenings for children in public school.
October 18, 2023
Girl Doctor Checkup
Orthodontics
Orthodontist, former NBA player dies
Dr. Terry Dischinger, a longtime orthodontist in Oregon and a former National Basketball Association (NBA) player who always gave to others, died at the age of 82.
October 17, 2023
Dr. Terry Dischinger. Image courtesy of Purdue University/Wikipedia.
Legal Issues
Henry Schein hit by cybersecurity incident
Part of Henry Schein’s manufacturing and distribution businesses was struck on October 14 with a cyberattack.
October 16, 2023
Cyberattack Hacker
Orofacial Pain
Woman diagnosed with Munchausen’s due to fake oral health symptoms
A woman who underwent oral surgical procedures for persistent tooth pain and oral ulcers was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome after clinicians found no medical evidence of her symptoms.
October 16, 2023
Diffuse gingival ulceration and recession. An orthopantogram showed multiple previous dental fillings and root canal treatment to control her pain. Image courtesy of Yazan Hassona.
Industry Updates
Oral care products recalled from Family Dollar shops in 23 states
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Family Dollar has voluntarily recalled over-the-counter products, including toothpaste, sold at stores in 23 states.
October 12, 2023
Family Dollar. Image courtesy of Family Dollar Stores Inc.
Pediatrics
A surprising factor that may cut enamel defect risk in kids
Asthma medication use may not be associated with dental disease in children; however, having a dog during the first year of life suggests a reduced risk of enamel defects.
October 12, 2023
Kid Open Mouth
Scope of Practice
States must untie U.S. hygienists’ hands to improve access to care
In the U.S., dental hygiene scopes of practice have expanded, but laws, which vary by state, significantly affect patients’ access to care from hygienists.
October 11, 2023
Dental Hygienist
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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.
Buprenorphine
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
Woman Handcuffs
Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Tackling the senior oral healthcare crisis
By Dr. Candace Mitchell, Dr. Richard Gesker, MBA, Dr. Monique Powell-Davis
Millions of seniors lack dental coverage, risking serious health complications. One partnership is transforming oral health access for older adults.
December 9, 2025
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Dentist accused of disfiguring patients ordered to pay $9.5M
By Melissa Busch
A judge ordered a dentist to pay $9.5 million to two dozen former patients who claim they were permanently disfigured after treatment.
December 8, 2025
Gavel Us Bills Domnitsky
Did you know this may speed up tooth eruption?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Elevated levels of a certain hormone in utero may hasten how early and how many teeth erupt in infants before the age of 6 months.
December 8, 2025
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Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?
By Ava Barros
Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.
December 8, 2025
Dental Patient Receipt Oscar
Redefining what’s possible with universal composites
By Dr. John Zalesky
Dr. John Zalesky and the Catapult Education Evaluators provide their clinical feedback of Ultradent's Transcend Universal Composite.
December 8, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for riding out economic change
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
A cooling economy is affecting practices. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares what your practice should be doing to boost production.
December 8, 2025
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Dental assistant shot at practice ID'd
By Melissa Busch
A dental assistant who was allegedly shot multiple times, including in her face, at a Georgia practice has been identified.
December 5, 2025
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Tooth loss may be linked to depression
By Ava Barros
Patients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.
December 5, 2025
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Are dentists really dropping dental insurance? Here's what the data say
By Kevin Henry
Jay Millikan of Fluent joins the podcast to definitively answer whether dental practices are dropping insurance. Is it a myth or a reality?
December 5, 2025
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New dental gel may upend tooth repair
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A patented breakthrough gel could not only halt dental erosion in its tracks but “regrow” enamel.
December 5, 2025
Teeth Mirror Exam Ocskay Mark
Oral infections cause eyeball growths on TV personality
By Melissa Busch
Model and TV personality Jenny McCarthy claims that a recurring oral infection led to her teeth falling out and growths to form on her eyeballs.
December 4, 2025
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Podcast: Pediatric dentistry tips every dentist should know
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Treating pediatric patients is challenging but rewarding. Dr. Christine Armenian shares her top tips for treating tots and building trust with parents.
December 4, 2025
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