Melissa Busch

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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
Cosmetic
Chicken nugget nearly cost rapper Post Malone his $600K fang
U.S. rapper Post Malone bit into a chicken nugget, causing the $600,000 diamond set in his fang to dislodge, which then fell down a drain in Italy, according to a story.
October 10, 2023
Post Malone at the 2019 American Music Awards. Image courtesy of Wikipedia/CC BY 3.0.
Organized Dentistry
Lawmakers decry Harvard dental group, others over anti-Israel note
Legislators are condemning Harvard University student groups, including the Harvard Arab Medical and Dental Association, that signed a letter blaming Israel for the attacks by Hamas.
October 9, 2023
American Captial Building
Anesthesia
U.S. dentists' use of articaine climbs despite risks
Despite the risk of paresthesia associated with articaine, its use among dentists in the U.S. has expanded, according to a study.
October 9, 2023
Anesthetic Injection
Industry Updates
SmileDirectClub delisted from Nasdaq, must sell or liquidate soon
SmileDirectClub has been delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market and must sell or liquidate within the next two months.
October 5, 2023
Stock Exchange
Legal Issues
Judge tosses suit claiming Oral-B dental floss contains toxic PFAS
A U.S. proposed class action lawsuit claiming that Proctor & Gamble’s Oral-B Glide dental floss contains harmful manmade chemicals has been dismissed.
October 5, 2023
Gavel Judge
Insurance
How much do dental patients pay over a lifetime? It adds up
Over a lifetime, dental care for the average U.S. adult can cost $51,000 for single coverage, while it can cost $95,000-plus for couple and family coverage -- not counting extras, like implants.
October 4, 2023
Dentist Woman Worried
Dental Hygiene
Why U.S. adults keep up with their oral health may surprise you
Adults in the U.S. are motivated to maintain their oral healthcare habits for several reasons, according to a report.
October 4, 2023
Woman Brushing Teeth
TMJ/TMD
Bone marrow treatment may reverse TMJ osteoarthritis
Treatment with bone marrow aspirate concentrate may reverse the degenerative effects of osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), according to a study.
October 3, 2023
Tmj Pain Woman
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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
Do you live in this state? You may have bad breath.
By Ava Barros
Midwesterners in this state are likely to have the worst breath, while residents in this Western state are least likely to have halitosis, reports Action Network.
August 26, 2026
A woman holds her hand up to her mouth. She has a surprised expression.
Why vibe coding is closing the tech gap in dentistry
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Vibe coding -- describing what you need in plain language -- could give small dental practices custom-built tools, says Ryan Hungate.
August 26, 2026
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Dentist accused of holding woman captive suspended
By Melissa Busch
A dentist arrested for allegedly tasing and firing a gun at a woman while holding her captive has been suspended.
August 25, 2026
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AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills
By Karie Neeley Anderson
New AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.
August 25, 2026
A male avatar is pictured on a laptop screen on a table. In the background are blurred individuals working at desks.
2 oral surgeons give their perspectives on 'veneer regret'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Veneer regret is real. Two oral surgeons share why case selection, diagnosis, and permanence matter before patients say yes.
August 25, 2026
A male dentist gestures as he talks to a women dental patient.
New research links narrow jaws to nasal septum deviation, airway problems in kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Narrow jaws can cause nasal septum deviation and breathing problems in children, a new study asserts, and early orthodontic treatment matters.
August 25, 2026
A young girl sleeps with her mouth open.
Restoring a fractured crown: A case study using same-day CAD/CAM zirconia and universal adhesive cementation
By Dr. Anthony Ponzio
Dr. Anthony Ponzio walks readers through a successful restoration of a fractured crown using a CAD/CAM crown made in minutes.
August 25, 2026
Close-up intraoral view of upper teeth showing dental crowns and gum tissue
Flossing, interdental brushing tied to lower stroke risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A large Korean cohort study found that pairing toothbrushing with regular floss or interdental brush use was linked to a 23% lower risk of ischemic stroke.
August 24, 2026
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Why changing your words may be more profitable than changing your dental insurance contracts
By Jodi Boni
The words your team uses shape how patients understand treatment, value care, and make decisions about oral health, writes Jodi Boni.
August 24, 2026
Headshot of Jodi Boni, of Productive Dentist Academy.
Do’s and don’ts for avoiding critical mistakes
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Inefficiencies and missteps can cost a practice $20 million in revenue over 36 years. Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how to improve practice performance and profitability.
August 24, 2026
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This periodontist says 'cleaning by feel' isn't enough
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Lee Sheldon explains why feel-based root cleaning falls short and the approach that drives periodontal healing.
August 24, 2026
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Accused dental office shooter asks to serve as own attorney
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Mohammed Abdulkareem, accused of killing Dr. Benjamin Harouni, appeared in court as a judge weighs self-representation.
August 21, 2026
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