Melissa Busch

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TMJ/TMD
Digital splints, exercises reduce pain in TMD patients
Muscle exercises and digital occlusal splints may reduce pain and improve jaw function in patients with TMDs.
April 26, 2023
Tmj Pain Woman
Hygiene Tools
50% of oral care products contain allergens
Common food allergens were found in about half of professional and home-use oral care products, including toothpaste.
April 26, 2023
Oral Care Products
Oral Bacteria
Is extra-virgin olive oil the key to improving gingivitis?
Toothpaste containing extra-virgin olive oil, xylitol, and betaine may improve gingivitis better than commercial antigingivitis toothpaste.
April 25, 2023
Olive Oil
Wellness
Dental students' burnout symptoms vary by gender
U.S. dental students experience burnout, but women and men show different symptoms, according to a large study.
April 20, 2023
Stressed Woman Dentist
Oral Bacteria
Have you been giving patients bad toothbrushing advice?
Brushing teeth for the recommended two minutes may not be enough to sufficiently remove plaque, according to an in vitro study.
April 13, 2023
Woman Brushing Teeth
CBCT
Modified imaging technique visualizes teeth segmented from bone
Using new, modified dental imaging reconstruction parameters, cinematic rendering helped visualize supernumerary and ectopic teeth separated from surrounding bone.
April 12, 2023
A 12-year-old boy with cleidocranial dysostosis and multiple supernumerary and impacted teeth. (a) An x-ray of the boy’s mouth. (b-e) Bone present, with a soft kernel in the frontal, lateral, and palatal views. (c-e) Tooth #11 (the blue arrowhead), tooth #21 (the green arrowhead), and tooth #13 (the yellow arrowhead) are displayed along with their respective supernumerary teeth #11 (blue arrow), #21 (green arrow), and #13 (yellow arrow).
TMJ/TMD
Mental health disorder causes tween’s chronic lockjaw
A conversion disorder may have led to a tween's chronic lockjaw, according to a new case report.
April 11, 2023
Young Man Holding Jaw
Sedation
Does sedation affect kids’ dental fear?
The progression of children’s dental fear may not solely depend on the type of sedation they receive during treatment.
April 6, 2023
Boy Nitrous Oxide
Pediatrics
Vitamin D may protect against caries in kids
Vitamin D may confer a certain protective effect against tooth decay in children and youth, according to a large U.S. study.
April 4, 2023
Boy Dentist
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Acne gel may have triggered anaphylaxis in oral surgery patients
Two teens who previously used antibiotic topical acne gels experienced anaphylaxis following IV administration of clindamycin prior to third-molar surgeries, according to a case report.
April 3, 2023
Young Man Acne Cream
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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
Dental Hygienist Woman
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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1st known case of high blood pressure drug-induced toothache
By Melissa Busch
High blood pressure medication caused a recurring toothache in a 45-year-old man in possibly the first reported case of its kind.
October 16, 2025
Middle Age Man Toothache Deagreez 400
3D bioprinting may help heal trigeminal nerve damage
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Using 3D printing, researchers may have developed a solution to help damaged nerves heal following dental surgery.
October 16, 2025
Scientist Bioprinting Luchshchen F 400
Buffered anesthesia rivalry heats up in dental industry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Three companies are vying to be the best-in-class anesthetic, but the ultimate winner may be dental patients.
October 16, 2025
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Dentist arrested for criminal conduct
By Melissa Busch
A dentist was arrested on October 9 and arraigned for criminal conduct.
October 15, 2025
Doctor Handcuffs
The most reliable dentures may start with this scanner
By Ava Barros
One scanner type outperformed intraoral scanners in replicating removable complete dentures, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 15, 2025
Dentures Upper Lower
Clinical tip: Adopt digital technology and communicate effectively
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny shares his thoughts on the importance of adopting digital dentistry and having impeccable communication skills.
October 15, 2025
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Opinion: Why dentists should prioritize open data
By Rick Garofolo
Dentistry is trailing medicine in data interoperability because of technical barriers and competition, and it's hindering care and efficiency, writes Rick Garofolo.
October 15, 2025
Dentist Smartphone
Kid hospitalized for not eating, drinking after dental surgery
By Melissa Busch
A child was hospitalized after refusing to eat, drink, or even swallow saliva for a week following dental surgery, according to a case report.
October 14, 2025
Child Hospital 400
Got oral pain, inflammation? Maybe it's CBD to the rescue
By Ava Barros
A recently published review reported significant reductions in chronic orofacial pain, post-op dental pain, TMD, and bruxism.
October 14, 2025
Cbd Oil 24 K Production
RCM, integration fuel DSO growth at ADSO Next Level
By Beth Gaddis
Andrew Smith, CEO of the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO), opens up on several topics before the ADSO Next Level Conference, November 5-7.
October 14, 2025
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
October 13, 2025
Magnifying Glass Investigation Aramyan 400
Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.
October 13, 2025
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