Melissa Busch

Busch Melissa 2 Crop
Restorations
When patients ask for healthy teeth to be pulled, dentists oblige
A small percentage of patients request the extraction of healthy teeth, and though dentists report reluctance, many pull the teeth anyway, according to a study published on March 30 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 3, 2022
2022 04 04 03 32 2588 Dentist Woman Patient 400
Dental Practice
Practice settles claim it used patient data in political bid
An Alabama dental practice agreed to take corrective action to settle a potential HIPAA violation for reportedly disclosing patients' private health data to a campaign manager and a marketing firm hired to manage the owner dentist's political campaign.
March 31, 2022
2022 04 01 15 27 1667 Legal Letter Contract No Gavel 400
DSO
How DSOs can beat their greatest challenge
Giving stable, quality experiences to patients and dentists across practices is one of the biggest hurdles faced by dental service organizations (DSOs) -- and one that technology can help DSOs overcome -- according to a presenter at the 2022 Association of Dental Support Organizations Summit.
March 31, 2022
2022 04 01 14 06 6498 2022 04 01 Hillen Florian 400
Oral Cancer
Early oral cancer diagnosis tied to dental Medicaid expansion
Expanding Medicaid dental benefits from emergency only to comprehensive coverage may correlate with more patients diagnosed with oral cancer sooner, according to a research letter published March 31 in JAMA Oncology.
March 30, 2022
2021 03 16 23 12 8964 Dental Exam Woman Hygienist 400
Dental Hygiene
Texas school ensuring hygienists get jobs, earn good pay
Texas State Technical College is tracking employee outcomes for its students, including dental hygienists, to ensure they land jobs and earn good pay, according to a story published March 28 in EdSurge.
March 29, 2022
2022 03 30 17 27 0746 Students Diverse College 20220330174308 20220330174332
Cosmetic
Dental appearance may lead young teens to self-harm
Nearly half of teens who self-harm say they engage in self-injurious behavior due to the way their teeth look, according to a survey of more than 600 eighth-grade students. The findings were published March 26 in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
March 29, 2022
2021 10 15 20 23 3537 Boy Depressed Sad 400
Dental Practice
U.S. dental spending forecast to hit $230B by 2030
Annual spending on dental care in the U.S. is projected to tick up over the next several years, ballooning to $230 billion by 2030, according to a briefing on March 28 from the Office of the Actuary at the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
March 28, 2022
2017 01 11 18 12 12 869 Dollar Sign 400
X-Ray
X-rays reveal man's bruxism-caused apical periodontitis
Dental x-rays revealed that a healthy 28-year-old man developed apical periodontitis in two teeth following an intense phase of bruxism that lasted about a year, according to a case report published on March 24 in BMC Oral Health.
March 27, 2022
2022 03 28 16 06 6518 2022 03 28 Perio Bruxism X Ray 2 400
Orofacial Pain
Oral surgeon charged with murder of patient turned girlfriend
An oral surgeon in Maryland was arrested for his alleged involvement in the overdose death of a 25-year-old former patient who later became his employee and girlfriend, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Department of Police.
March 24, 2022
2019 10 28 21 43 1743 Man Handcuffs 400
Home
How dentistry has responded to Russia's attack on Ukraine
As Russia's invasion into Ukraine hits the one-month mark, many dental businesses and organizations have taken actions against the war and to support civilians in the crossfire. Some organizations have stopped doing business in Russia, while others are sending donations and supplies to Poland and Ukraine.
March 24, 2022
2022 03 25 15 24 7981 Ukrainian Flag Red Cross 400
Previous Page
Page 56 of 122
Next Page
Top Stories
Close-up of a man exchanging a letter with another man. A man is turning in his written resignation letter.
Dental Education
Dental school dean resigns over antisemitic images in course work
A dean of dentistry resigned following an external investigation concerning the use of antisemitic imagery in course materials.
A professional man sitting in a modern office holds his jaw with a pained expression.
TMJ/TMD
TMDs may be ruining patients’ lives
Dental Trade Alliance podcast cover image featuring Rachel Spivey, the alliance's director of government affairs.
Regulatory Updates
Inside the Dental Trade Alliance’s strategy for Capitol Hill
Two lawyers in business attire shake hands over a desk with legal documents resting on top. Nearby is a gavel and a legal scale.
Legal Issues
Charges to be dismissed against ex-dental employee
Cover image of the Just A Minute, Doc YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
Office Management
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on rethinking your dental practice's scheduling habits
More in Home
How to handle a needlestick without panicking
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
When a needlestick happens, don't panic -- and don't squeeze the injury. The Compliance Divas walk you through what to do.
March 26, 2026
Close-up of a medical syringe with clear fluid.
Maybe use this oxidizing agent to flush dental chair units
By Ava Barros
This agent may effectively eliminate microbes and biofilm in dental unit waterlines, reports a PLoS One study.
March 26, 2026
Close-up of a dental water syringe dispenser.
Why marijuana use complicates dental treatment
By Kevin Henry
Cannabis poses significant risks for dental patients and clinicians. Ensure that you and your team ask patients these questions.
March 26, 2026
DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover featuring a cartoon masked dentist and a microphone.
Dentist accused in drug deal indicted on U.S. charge
By Melissa Busch
A dentist accused of drug trafficking now faces a U.S. firearms charge.
March 25, 2026
Legal scales pictured with a U.S. code book and a wood gavel.
This is cortisol's possible role in TMDs
By Ava Barros
New research suggests high cortisol may be a biomarker for temporomandibular disorders, while certain computer-guided occlusal adjustments may reduce cortisol.
March 25, 2026
A woman holds her jaw, indicating she's experiencing jaw pain.
Dentistry's new era of full-mouth reconstruction
By Dr. Ekta Pandya
Digital integration and AI are revolutionizing full-mouth reconstruction with unprecedented predictability and efficiency, writes Dr. Ekta Pandya.
March 25, 2026
Smiling older man looks at his dental implants in a mirror. A dentist sits next to him.
Which composite resin is right for your practice?
By Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta
Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta of Catapult Education reviews the Luna 2 composite resin and its handling, strength, and aesthetic properties with real-world clinical results.
March 25, 2026
A restored molar tooth.
Protecting your dental practice from ransomware
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ransomware attacks on dental practices are rising. Cybersecurity expert Steve White shares practical security steps to protect your office.
March 25, 2026
DrBicuspid.com Podcast branding with microphone and dental professional logo.
Dental student’s death triggers lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
The parents, who are both dentists, filed a lawsuit on behalf of their son, accusing a Connecticut hospital of negligence.
March 24, 2026
Wood gavel and brass scales of justice with law books on a desk.
Ulcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problems
By Ava Barros
GI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.
March 24, 2026
Woman with illustrated acid reflux symptoms showing esophagus and stomach inflammation with heat indicators.
Dental Duets: Why dentistry is attracting venture capitalists
By Michael Ventriello
Jeremy Krell, founder and managing partner of Revere Partners, shares why venture capital is focusing on dentistry and what investors seek.
March 24, 2026
Dental tools against $100 bills.
Caught in a culture tug-of-war
By Angela Davis-Sullivan
Learn how to transform your practice culture by mastering the balance between caring for people and maintaining clear expectations.
March 24, 2026
Smiling dentist, dental assistant, and young patient in modern dental office.
Previous Page
Page 56 of 300
Next Page