Melissa Busch

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Team Management
How women learn, live, lead in dentistry
In recognition of Women’s History Month, female leaders discussed work-life balance and supporting other women on leadership paths.
March 31, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
Got patients with bad breath? It may be their personalities
Certain personality traits may be linked to bad breath, according to a study published on March 28 in Oral Diseases.
March 30, 2023
Bad Breath
Dental Practice
The COVID-19 emergency is ending: Are you prepared?
As the COVID-19 public health emergency nears its end, dentists should review workplace policies, according to a webinar held on March 23 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.
March 23, 2023
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Dental Therapists
Is it time for dentistry to ditch the DDS degree?
The Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree may better represent modern dentistry than the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, according to a commentary in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
March 22, 2023
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Insurance
Suit claims CVS dry mouth product can erode teeth
An Illinois man is suing CVS Pharmacy claiming that its dry mouth dietary supplement discs are falsely advertised as promoting a healthy mouth by providing lasting moisture. However, the product's high acidity may erode or demineralize teeth, according to the lawsuit.
March 21, 2023
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Anesthesia
Local anesthesia may be linked to woman's tongue paralysis
A woman experienced tongue paralysis after the administration of local infiltration anesthesia for a dental restoration procedure, according to a case report published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases.
March 20, 2023
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Dental Practice
Clinicians prescribed fewer opioids in 2019 vs. 2015
Between 2015 and 2019, more than 2.7 million opioids were prescribed by dentists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the U.S. However, fewer opioids were prescribed in 2019 than in 2015, according to new research.
March 20, 2023
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Legal Issues
Week in Review: Dangers of dam clamps | Risks of sedative-induced fantasies | Post-COVID-19 PHE planning
March 17, 2023
Obesity
Obesity, not ancestry, may be linked to dental development
When people develop teeth may have more to do with whether they are overweight or obese than their genetic origins, according to a study published on March 13 in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research.
March 16, 2023
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Dental Practice
Prepare now for the end of the COVID-19 emergency
As the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency approaches in May, dentists need to ensure that they are complying with the U.S. Stark law, according to a webinar hosted on March 14 by the Dental Trade Alliance's lobbying firm Polsinelli.
March 15, 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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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
Kelly Tanner 400
Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
October 13, 2025
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
October 10, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
October 10, 2025
2025 10 10 Smiley Chris 400
How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
October 10, 2025
Just A Minute Doc 400
Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
Steven Spitz 400
One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
Hiren Bhatt 400
Dental visits may be indicators of college students' health
By Ava Barros
For college students, routine dental care is linked with better health habits and well-being, according to newly published research.
October 9, 2025
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Iowa dentists accused of incompetence, sexual misconduct, fraud
By Clark Kauffman
Several dentists have recently been sanctioned by the Iowa Dental Board for allegations that include professional incompetence, fraud, and sexual misconduct involving a patient.
October 8, 2025
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