Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
U.S. judge bans dentist from prescribing controlled drugs
On October 19, a U.S. judge approved a consent decree with a former Maryland dentist, prohibiting him from prescribing controlled substances.
October 20, 2023
Gavel Judge
Team Management
Fla. dentist seen crushing fliers of Israeli hostages fired
A dentist in Florida was fired after a video went viral of him tearing down and crumpling up fliers of hostages, including Americans, who were taken in Israel by Hamas.
October 19, 2023
Discipline Employee
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
Child Sad
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.
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Legal Issues
Woman arrested for scamming dentist
A woman claiming to be a disgruntled former patient stole thousands of dollars from a dentist before she was arrested.
A woman pediatric dentist and an assistant work on a patient's teeth.
Pediatrics
Dentists may be stigmatizing these patients
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Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for increasing practice production
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Podcasts
Dentistry’s 'age of disorder': What DSOs, practices, and suppliers must do differently
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
More in Home
Fluoride during pregnancy may affect kids' reasoning abilities
By Melissa Busch
Fluoride consumed during pregnancy may quietly lower a child's reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, according to a study.
August 31, 2026
A pregnant woman in a white T-shirt holds a glass of water and holds her other hand to her belly.
Do’s and don’ts for improving your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Regardless of your practice’s size or stage of growth, substantial gains are achievable. Start with these two changes to boost production.
August 31, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Dr. Alan Stern: Dentistry's biggest disruption is also its biggest opportunity
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Alan Stern explains why dentistry's biggest disruptors -- AI among them -- present big opportunities, if practices prepare now.
August 31, 2026
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Dentist fined for ‘unprofessional’ responses to patients’ online reviews
By Clark Kauffman
A state dental board fined a clinician, ruling that a dentist’s responses to online patient reviews violated patient confidentiality.
August 28, 2026
A laptop with hands typing next to a frowning emoji and a smartphone showing one-star reviews.
What could a digital co-worker actually do in a dental practice?
By Conner Ludlow
With all the talk about flashy, futuristic AI capabilities, are we missing practical uses that make a real difference on operations?
August 28, 2026
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of cheek retractors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do you use retraction devices in your dental practice? If not, you're missing a great aid that can really help, says Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
August 28, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Employee accused of conning, stealing from dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A former employee was arrested for stealing from her dental practice employer.
August 27, 2026
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Who plans your aligner cases: You or your software?
By Khamzat Asabaev
Is your aligner software working for you, or are you working for it?
August 27, 2026
A dentist inserts a clear aligner over a woman's maxilla.
The truth about dental insurance
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dental insurance once fueled practice growth, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Lower reimbursements and growing complexity are forcing tougher decisions.
August 27, 2026
Professional headshot of Dr. Roger P. Levin, founder and CEO of Levin Group.
Risk management in dentistry: Do you really understand it all?
By Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA
Risk management goes beyond HIPAA. From emergency planning to fraud prevention, Tija Hunter explains how to build a compliance system.
August 27, 2026
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The hidden costs of the dental hiring crisis
By Dr. Vishal Sharma
Dr. Vishal Sharma delineates the hidden costs of dental staff turnover -- retraining and burnout -- and what practices can do.
August 27, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Vishal Sharma, vice president of clinical education and operations at Spear Education.
Dental hygienist indicted for possession of child abuse material
By Melissa Busch
A decades-long school dental hygienist was arrested for possessing child abuse material.
August 26, 2026
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