Melissa Busch

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Legal Issues
Pediatric dentist pleads guilty to U.S. charges
A pediatric dentist accused of having more than 2,700 images and videos of children has pleaded guilty.
September 4, 2024
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of covering up murder can return to work
The dentist arrested for allegedly helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman can return to work, according to news reports.
August 27, 2024
Dr. Michael K. McKinney II. Image courtesy of Floyd County Smiles.
Legal Issues
Ex-dental worker accused of stealing from employer to gamble
A former administrative assistant at a dental practice is accused of stealing more than $35,000 from her employer to feed her gambling addiction.
July 18, 2024
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TMJ/TMD
These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD
Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.
July 16, 2024
Man Jaw Tooth Pain
Practice Trends
What we are learning about the next generation of dentists
The personalities of those entering dental school have changed. What does that mean moving forward?
July 15, 2024
Woman Dentist Patient
Legal Issues
Court overturns multimillion-dollar settlement against dentist
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a four-year-old, $16 million summary judgment in a Medicaid fraud case.
June 27, 2024
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Patient Communication
Patient files complaints against dentist for unreturned teeth
A patient has filed a police report and more because his dentist wouldn't give back his extracted teeth.
June 26, 2024
Dr. Ryan Barney
Legal Issues
Trashed human teeth lead to arrest
A woman in Arizona was arrested for allegedly operating a dental practice at her home without a license after an investigation led to the discovery of human teeth in her garbage.
June 24, 2024
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Sugar
Heart attack, stroke linked to no-calorie sweetener in toothpaste
A zero-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in toothpaste and chewing gum may be associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.
June 10, 2024
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Malpractice
Dental patient awarded $1M for bungled oral surgery
A jury in Virginia awarded $1 million in damages to a dental patient who accused an oral surgeon and the practice where he worked of a botched procedure.
May 31, 2024
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Legal Issues
Court upholds conviction of dentist serving 75-year sentence
A dentist's 75-year sentence stands firm after a failed appeal challenge.
A woman dental hygienist holds a hand up to her forehead. The image illustrates work fatigue and burnout.
Dental Education
These factors affect burnout in dentistry
A woman wearing a white shirt sits by a window looking at her smartphone.
Marketing
Beyond Google: 2 new ad platforms every dental practice should be watching
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
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Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
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Dental student, fiancé killed in accident
By Melissa Busch
An engaged couple's future was shattered in seconds by a tragedy.
October 22, 2026
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This treatment may hit the right chord for 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A study revealed that music therapy may affect physiological factors during oral surgery.
October 22, 2026
A woman dental patient has her eyes closed and has black headphones placed over her ears.
Onions, QR codes, and 'Your tongue loves me.' Turn-offs that cost you dental patients.
By Dr. Katelyn Gunn
Katelyn Gunn, DMD, offers a tongue-in-cheek list of 10 ways dental teams lose patients.
October 22, 2026
A woman sitting in a dental chair has a serious expression on her face while a dentist, who is in the foreground, talks to her.
Why more dentists are partnering with DSOs, and 2 mistakes to avoid
By Kevin Henry
Tusk's Connor Jorgensen explains why burned-out dentists are partnering with DSOs and why preparing years before a sale matters.
October 22, 2026
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Police investigate patient death following dental cleaning
By Melissa Busch
Police are investigating two cases in which one patient died and another went into cardiac arrest following dental cleanings.
October 21, 2026
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Why I keep saying yes: One dentist's story of a patient, a risk, and a tray of fruit
By Dr. Marie Alejandrino- Buell
A dentist who arrived in the U.S. with $400 explains how saying yes to a patient changed her life and why she keeps saying yes.
October 21, 2026
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Why a few bad Google reviews may actually help your dental practice
By Kevin Henry
Don't fear a bad Google review, says Dr. Len Tau. Under Google's new rules, here's how to ask patients for feedback.
October 21, 2026
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Man accused of gunning down dentist dies in shootout with police
By Melissa Busch
A loose tooth sparked a deadly confrontation that ended in tragedy and bloodshed.
October 20, 2026
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Prosthodontist accused of running drug ‘party house’
By Melissa Busch
A prosthodontist was charged with two felony charges for allegedly running a "party house."
October 20, 2026
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This may have a positive effect on adult oral health
By Melissa Busch
Childhood dental habits may help as you grow older, according to a study.
October 20, 2026
A young girl sits in a dental chair and smiles.
Why is Mom still making the dental appointment?
By Dr. Jennifer You
Dr. Jennifer You has some ideas on how dental practices can help young patients take ownership of their healthcare.
October 20, 2026
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and CEO of Lumos Dental.
Dentist to pay to settle U.S. privacy allegations
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of failing to provide timely access to a patient’s protected health information has agreed to settle the case.
October 19, 2026
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