Melissa Busch

Legal Issues
Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure
A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.
October 23, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Legal Issues
Army dentist pleads guilty to harassment
A U.S. Army dentist accused of sexual harassment, including reportedly referring to a woman as "Master Sgt. Barbie," has pleaded guilty.
October 22, 2024
Military Law Zerbor
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Pediatric dental practice, assistant sued over alleged assault
A dental assistant accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients and the practice where he worked are being sued.
October 17, 2024
Lawsuit
Legal Issues
Fake veneer specialist charged with felonies
A man, who refers to himself as Atlanta's top veneer specialist, has been charged with eight felonies for illegally practicing dentistry without a license.
October 8, 2024
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Legal Issues
Imposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024
For the second time in nearly six months, a 31-year-old man was arrested for reportedly operating an illegal dental practice.
October 4, 2024
Handcuffs
TMJ/TMD
Music performance may be a risk factor for TMD
Musical performance, including playing keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
October 4, 2024
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Industry Updates
Biolase files for bankruptcy, plans to sell to competitor
Biolase and its subsidiaries voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware and plans to sell its assets for $14 million.
October 2, 2024
Adobe Stock/Minerva Studio.
Legal Issues
Ex-dental student sentenced for hate crime shootings
A former dental school student who pleaded guilty to attempting to shoot to death two Jewish men has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term.
October 2, 2024
Gavel Scale Justice
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Police hunt for woman accused of illegal dentistry
Police in Texas are searching for a woman who is accused of practicing illegal dentistry, leaving at least one patient bleeding and in pain after receiving veneers.
October 1, 2024
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Periodontics
Common chemicals linked to periodontitis
Chemicals frequently applied to items like electronic devices have been associated with periodontitis and its severity.
September 9, 2024
Woman Lab Microscope
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Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain
A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.
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Phony dentist accused of leaving person in severe pain
By Melissa Busch
A woman who was allegedly posing as a dentist was arrested after reportedly giving a root canal to a patient, leaving the person in severe pain.
October 25, 2024
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How this DSO is solving technology, staffing, and 4th-quarter issues
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Cindy Roark, who is the senior vice president and chief clinical officer at Sage Dental, covers a wide range of topics in this video interview focusing on the fourth quarter of the year.
October 25, 2024
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How much time and money are linked to implant maintenance
By Ava Barros
Patients with dental implants supporting fixed restorations should expect to spend more time and money to maintain them over a 10-year period, according to research published in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.
October 25, 2024
Dental Implants
The role of a financial expert in divorce for dental practice owners: Navigating goodwill valuation
By Michael Lehner, CPA, ABV, Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
For dental practice owners going through a divorce, the valuation of the practice -- especially the division between personal and enterprise goodwill -- can substantially impact the financial settlement.
October 25, 2024
Divorce Decree Zimmytws
DrBicuspid's 10 most spine-chilling case reports
By Melissa Busch
In the spirit of the most frightening time of the year, DrBicuspid counts down its 10 scariest case reports.
October 24, 2024
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Periodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseases
By Ava Barros
Periodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.
October 24, 2024
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Panoramic x-rays often fail to detect root resorption
By Melissa Busch
Panoramic x-rays performed poorly in detecting external root resorption of third molars, according to a study published in Clinical Oral Investigations.
October 24, 2024
Panoramic Xray
Imposter dentist accused of assault following veneer procedure
By Melissa Busch
A New Jersey unlicensed dentist who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman after giving her veneers was arrested.
October 23, 2024
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
Clinical tips: Mastering chairside restorations and shade selection
By Kevin Henry
Kricket Doker, a certified dental assistant and registered dental technician, shares how dental patients can receive better in-office restorations.
October 23, 2024
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Patients reveal their top 10 fears of the dentist and dental appointment
By Kevin Henry
Based on numerous articles and Google reviews, we compiled a list of the things that scare your patients the most before they ever walk into your dental practice.
October 23, 2024
Dentist Overhead Dusan
This may be key to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium
By Melissa Busch
Giving patients certain medications before or during surgeries may reduce their risk of developing postoperative delirium, according to a study.
October 23, 2024
Anesthesia Sergey
A surprising cause of toothaches
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Most patients see a dentist because of a toothache. A case report published in the Journal of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine reveals that not all toothache troubles are cavity-related.
October 23, 2024
Jaw Pain Woman
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