Melissa Busch

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Dental Hygiene Insider: What Parkinson’s disease and gum disease may do to each other

July 20, 2023

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What Parkinson’s disease and gum disease may do to each other

Parkinson’s disease may raise bleeding and inflammation in periodontal tissues.

July 20, 2023

Gum Inflammation

Alternative Pain Therapies

Is SDF the answer to reducing tooth sensitivity?

Adults experienced reduced tooth sensitivity when silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was applied to tooth root surfaces.

July 18, 2023

Tooth Sensitivity Man

Medicare proposes paying for cancer treatment-related dental care

A new proposal would pay for dental care related to other services used to treat cancers.

July 17, 2023

Medicare Enrollment Form

Dentist’s license suspended after patient’s death

A dentist had his license suspended following the death of an 86-year-old dental patient.

July 13, 2023

Medicare processing system to be overhauled for dental claims

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is updating its claims system for dental standards.

July 12, 2023

Medicare Enrollment Form

N.H. tops list of U.S. states for stained smiles

A new ranking shows the U.S. states where people are the most and least likely to have discolored teeth.

July 12, 2023

Teeth Magnifying Glass

Mich. man faces murder charge in dispute over dental work

A Michigan man who was allegedly operating an illegal dental office in a home was charged with murder.

July 12, 2023

Handcuffs Fingerprinting

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Jaw surgery may leave 4 in 10 patients with deviated septums

Nasal septum deviation may occur in about 4 in 10 patients after undergoing orthognathic surgeries, according to a study.

July 11, 2023

Practice Trends

Getting a dental appointment just got tougher

New poll results from the ADA's Health Policy Institute reveal longer wait times for dental appointments, continued staff shortages, and more.

July 10, 2023

Dental Hygienist

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Dental board makes licensing decision in patient death case

A dentist's license has been revoked, but other complaints are pending.

Figure 1: Clear aligner attachments visualized using the Valo X black light diagnostic feature, providing enhanced visualization of clear aligner attachments for easy removal.

The X-factor in curing: A clinical look at the Valo X

An older woman holds her jaw as she talks to her dentist.

How menopause shows up in the dental chair

Why dentistry's hiring problem isn't easing

Metal handcuffs rest on fingerprint identification cards.

Jilted lover leads to arrest of alleged dentist swindler

What you need to know about U.S. dental malpractice claims

By Melissa Busch

Diagnostic errors in dentistry appear to cost patients and practitioners far more than expected, according to a study.

August 4, 2026

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ADSO sues the Colo. dental board

By Melissa Busch

A dental service organization (DSO) is taking a state dental board to court over claims it overstepped its authority.

August 4, 2026

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2 dental practices sued for exploiting patients

By Melissa Busch

Two dental practices are facing a major lawsuit for allegedly systematically exploiting vulnerable patients.

August 3, 2026

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This may be why your patients' teeth are at risk

By Melissa Busch

Patients may unknowingly be putting their teeth at risk, according to a study.

August 3, 2026

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The 10-minute 'lemon test' every dental buyer needs

By Brian Hanks, MBA, CFP

Most dentists overthink practice acquisitions. Brian Hanks says two questions will eliminate 80% of the listings before you spend $1.

August 3, 2026

Do’s and don’ts for evaluating opportunities for growth

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Achieve higher levels of success with these do’s and don’ts from Dr. Roger P. Levin.

August 3, 2026

Former employee accused of stealing from dental practice

By Melissa Busch

An ex-dental office worker is accused of stealing from her employer.

July 31, 2026

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Valuation adjustments and the critical role of analysis in dental practice valuation

By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

In court, personal and enterprise goodwill aren’t equal. The distinction can completely change a valuation outcome.

July 31, 2026

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What's in your waterlines? Dr. David Reznik makes the case for testing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

In this Just a Minute, Doc, episode, special guest Dr. David Reznik discusses why you should be testing your dental unit waterlines.

July 31, 2026

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U.S. judge dismisses lawsuit against DSO

By Melissa Busch

The judge ruled that AI phone monitoring by a dental giant escapes legal liability despite patient privacy concerns.

July 30, 2026

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SDF may reduce radiation-induced caries progression

A study suggests silver diamine fluoride may reduce radiation-induced caries risk and help prevent cavities despite low saliva levels.

July 30, 2026

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The dental claims that keep you up at night usually aren’t the ones you should chase

Ashley Bond reveals why prioritizing the largest outstanding claim may not significantly impact your bottom line.

July 30, 2026

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