Melissa Busch

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Industry Updates
SmileDirectClub files for bankruptcy
Clear aligner company SmileDirectClub has filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
October 2, 2023
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X-Ray
Dental x-rays may be of little value for young kids
Taking routine dental x-rays in younger children is an example of low-value care that may need to be targeted for de-implementation, according to an article.
September 28, 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.
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
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Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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The next wave of dental M&A is coming. Are you prepared?
By Ryan Mingus
A wave of dental M&A is coming, writes Ryan Mingus of Tusk Practice Sales. Here's how savvy practice owners are preparing.
December 4, 2025
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Shocking incident at Colo. hospital an infection control wake-up call
By Kevin Henry
A shocking discovery at a Colorado hospital is a wake-up call for every dental practice, says infection control expert Mary Govoni, CDA, RDH.
December 4, 2025
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Key points about antibiotic resistance, and why it matters to dental patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's campaign focuses on antibiotic resistance and how patients can be antibiotic stewards.
December 4, 2025
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
More details emerge in shooting of woman at a dental office
By Melissa Busch
New details have been released about the case in which a 74-year-old man allegedly shot a woman inside a dental practice in Georgia.
December 3, 2025
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Dentist accused of soliciting undercover cop arrested again
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who allegedly offered money in exchange for sex to an undercover officer posing online as a teen boy was arrested on new child sex crime charges.
December 3, 2025
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Fluoridated water may help kids do better in school
By Melissa Busch
Those who drink water with U.S.-recommended levels of fluoride during childhood may perform better on cognitive tests in high school.
December 3, 2025
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Clinical tip: If you see it, say it in your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Frustrated by patients delaying treatment? Dr. Reena Patel shares her strategy for helping them commit to recommended care.
December 3, 2025
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Critical advice when selling your practice to a DSO
By Nate Williams, CPA, CFP
DSOs aren’t offering dentists freedom or wealth. They offer a cleverly disguised payday with too many strings attached, writes Nate Williams.
December 3, 2025
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Man arrested for allegedly shooting woman at dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A 74-year-old man allegedly shot a woman inside a dental practice, fled, and turned the gun on himself before he was arrested.
December 2, 2025
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Delta Dental of Va. hit with breach, affecting 146K
By Melissa Busch
Delta Dental of Virginia says it's experienced a data security incident that may have affected the personal information of about 146,000 people.
December 2, 2025
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Keeping patients’ trust when upselling claims arise
By Melissa Busch
A Denver Post report spotlighted practices allegedly driving costly, unnecessary treatments. DrBicuspid asked dentists how they safeguard patient trust.
December 2, 2025
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Insomnia may increase the risk of TMD
By Ava Barros
“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.
December 2, 2025
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