Melissa Busch

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CBCT
CBCT may be unreliable for gauging orthodontic patients’ bone loss
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) may not be a dependable tool in assessing alveolar bone loss.
July 6, 2023
Illustration of the ABL measurement (red lines) on CBCT and ultrasound images of the (A, B) maxillary and (C, D) mandibular central incisors. The ultrasound images (B, D) correspond to the enclosures (blue-dashed rectangles) and in CBCT images (A, C) of the same teeth with the identified cementoenamel junction and alveolar bone crest. Images courtesy of Le et al. Licensed by CC BY 4.0.
Insurance
Patient satisfaction with dental insurance rises significantly
Patients are more satisfied with their dental plans than they’ve been in recent years, according to J.D. Power.
June 27, 2023
Dental Patient Older Woman
Legal Issues
Jury convicts dentist of prescribing opioid that caused patient’s death
A U.S. jury has convicted a Kentucky dentist for his role in a dental patient's death.
June 26, 2023
Gavel Scale Justice
Cosmetic
Gold tooth necklace found in Titanic wreckage
Watch the discovery of a prehistoric tooth necklace found in the wreckage of the RMS Titanic.
June 23, 2023
A Megalodon tooth necklace from the RMS Titanic wreckage was discovered after 111 years. Image courtesy of Magellan.
Orofacial Pain
Orofacial Pain Insider: Salve-soaked gauze may curb 3rd-molar extraction pain, dry socket
June 23, 2023
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Alternative Pain Therapies
Salve-soaked gauze may curb 3rd-molar extraction pain, dry socket
An antibiotic-corticosteroid ointment may control dry socket, infection, and pain.
June 23, 2023
Xray Third Molars
Legal Issues
Dental director’s alleged antiracial justice remarks spur lawsuit
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued a clinic.
June 22, 2023
Gavel Scale Lawsuit
Legal Issues
SmileDirectClub settles NDA lawsuit
SmileDirectClub has settled a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) lawsuit filed by the Washington, DC, attorney general's office.
June 22, 2023
Agreement Legal Settlement
X-Ray
What’s the best age to take kids’ x-rays to detect dental anomalies?
Nearly 3 in 4 kids present with at least one dental abnormality or pathology. Dentists should order panoramic x-rays at ages 9, 12, and 15 to detect them.
June 20, 2023
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Oral Bacteria
Low social support may equal caries, tooth loss in U.S. adults
Adults in the U.S. are more likely to have untreated dental caries and severe tooth loss if they have lower levels of social support, according to a study.
June 16, 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
Woman Handcuffs
Legal Issues
Fake dental assistant accused of disfiguring woman arrested again
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Coding bone grafts: Why your dental claims keep getting rejected
By Estela Vargas
Bone graft insurance denials occur from coding errors and documentation gaps. Estela Vargas, CRDH, has some tips to get paid fast and frustration-free.
November 3, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for revamping your scheduling
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your schedule helping or hurting your practice? Dr. Roger P. Levin reveals how to create an optimal schedule.
November 3, 2025
Levin Practice Success 400
Dentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops plea
By Melissa Busch
Dr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.
October 31, 2025
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Patients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about it
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Dental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.
October 31, 2025
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The dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field
By Dr. Ryan Hungate
Three dental hygienists share their thoughts on the profession as National Dental Hygiene Month comes to a close.
October 31, 2025
Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov
3D-printed dentures: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's advice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Considering offering 3D-printed dentures in your practice? Dr. Tom Giacobbi has some advice for you.
October 31, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Cause of teen's death after dental visit revealed
By Melissa Busch
The cause of death of a teen who died shortly after a dental extraction has been determined.
October 30, 2025
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Sealants may help this caries type but not others
By Ava Barros
Sealants on primary molars appeared to reduce and delay certain cavities but not all.
October 30, 2025
Boy Dentist
Discussing innovations in imaging and dental implants with Dr. Theresa Wang
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Theresa Wang shares how innovative solutions are ensuring successful outcomes in challenging treatment cases and better patient experiences.
October 30, 2025
Dr Bicuspid Podcast 400
30-minute 3D-printed restorations are in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have fine-tuned a technology that creates 3D-printed zirconia dental restorations in a single day.
October 30, 2025
3 D Printed Dental Prosthesis Grispb 400
What to know about LinkIt and a digital workflow within Dentrix
By Kevin Henry
Learn how cutting-edge technology, especially imaging, is evolving and how hardware and software providers are collaborating to create seamless workflows.
October 30, 2025
Cbct Image Proxima Studio 400
Often benign oral germ causes condition that kills healthy woman
By Melissa Busch
A healthy 52-year-old woman died after developing a pyopneumothorax, caused by a typically benign mouth germ.
October 29, 2025
2025 10 29 Pyopneumothorax 400
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