Melissa Busch

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Scope of Practice

U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

September 16, 2025

Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery

A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.

September 16, 2025

Energy Work Jaw Karelnoppe

Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term

A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.

September 15, 2025

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Oral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infection

A common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.

September 10, 2025

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Patient Communication

Shhhh! Patients can hear you

Are you making your patients feel like eavesdroppers? Dental experts have some thoughts.

September 9, 2025

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Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happy

Dental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.

September 8, 2025

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Dental hygienist charged with using forged licenses

A woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.

September 5, 2025

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Is the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?

A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the mouth may be linked to the hepatitis B vaccine, according to a new study.

September 5, 2025

Hepatitis B Virus

Dentist will not be charged for patient’s death

Criminal charges will not be filed against a dentist who retired after a patient became unresponsive while under sedation for tooth extractions and later died.

September 4, 2025

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Eye-rolling dental therapist leads to cash settlement

A dental nurse was awarded a settlement after a panel found that the alleged eye rolling directed at her from her co-worker constituted bullying.

September 3, 2025

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Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov

U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

Energy Work Jaw Karelnoppe

This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery

Lung General 400

Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health

Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo

Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term

Boy Bullied Monkey Business

Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies

U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer

By Melissa Busch

Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?

September 16, 2025

Dental Hygienist Patient Igor Kardasov

This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery

By Melissa Busch

A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.

September 16, 2025

Energy Work Jaw Karelnoppe

Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health

A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.

September 16, 2025

Lung General 400

Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term

By Melissa Busch

A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.

September 15, 2025

Handcuffs Money Financial Crime Teacher Photo

Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.

September 15, 2025

Boy Bullied Monkey Business

This may protect juice from decaying teeth

A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.

September 15, 2025

Apple Juice Woman Drobot Dean

Do’s and don’ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.

September 15, 2025

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Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future

High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.

September 12, 2025

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How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows

By Estela Vargas

Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

September 12, 2025

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5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted

By Melissa K. Turner

Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.

September 12, 2025

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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization

Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another quick tip, this time focusing on the power of personalized treatment recommendations for your patients.

September 12, 2025

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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies

By Melissa Busch

Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.

September 11, 2025

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