Melissa Busch

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Periodontitis may be linked to leading cause of stroke
Gum disease may be associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), a leading cause of stroke, in patients with ischemic stroke, according to a new study.
December 10, 2024
Stroke Head Xray
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
Legal Issues
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
Gavel Handcuffs Proxima Studio
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
Piano Womans Hands Arizanko
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
Legal Issues
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
Police Badge
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Top Stories
Judge Gavel
Legal Issues
Oral surgeon sentenced for snatching drugs from patients
An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.
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Which stories made DrBicuspid's top 10 list in 2024?
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Dental Hygiene
Top 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024
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Wellness
New Year's resolutions that actually stick: A science-backed guide to success
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Oral surgeon sentenced for snatching drugs from patients
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon was sentenced to prison for reportedly stealing fentanyl meant for his surgery patients, shooting them up with adulterated drugs, and performing procedures without properly managing their pain.
December 30, 2024
Judge Gavel
Which stories made DrBicuspid's top 10 list in 2024?
By Melissa Busch
DrBicuspid shares its top 10 stories of 2024.
December 30, 2024
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Top 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.
December 30, 2024
Flossing Woman
New Year's resolutions that actually stick: A science-backed guide to success
By Abram Whitehead
The answer to having your resolutions succeed lies not in willpower alone but in the science of habit formation and behavioral change, writes Abram Whitehead.
December 30, 2024
Whitehead Abram 400
Do's and don'ts for customer service
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Customer service has far-reaching effects on your practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to provide exceptional customer service to your patients.
December 30, 2024
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Top 10 dental cases of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Here's a look back at the strange, mystifying, and shocking dental oddities that comprised DrBicuspid's 10 most popular dental case studies.
December 28, 2024
Dentist Xray Computer
Top 5 dental business stories of 2024
By Karie Neeley Anderson
This year was certainly filled with many startling, industry-changing developments that affected the dental industry as a whole. Here's a recap of 2024's top dental business stories.
December 28, 2024
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5 secrets to mastering dental events like a pro
By Melissa K. Turner
Through the years, Melissa K. Turner has developed a strategy for navigating dental events like a true pro. Here's a lighthearted guide to making the most of your next dental event experience.
December 28, 2024
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Oral surgeon agrees to pay $120K
By Melissa Busch
An oral surgeon has agreed to pay $120,000 in civil penalties for allegedly failing to appropriately prescribe and keep careful records and inventories of controlled substances.
December 27, 2024
Gavel Money Lawsuit
Top 5 clinical stories of 2024
By Ava Barros
In 2024, dentistry made strides in clinical advancements, innovative tools, and unexpected discoveries. Stories about using x-rays to detect osteoporosis and alternative sleep apnea solutions were DrBicuspid's top stories.
December 27, 2024
Top 5 Hobbitfoot
Top 5 dental practice stories of 2024
By Ava Barros
The dental field made headlines in 2024 for a series of incidents from patient deaths and legal battles to criminal cases. These stories highlight the challenges of operating a dental practice and its broader impact on health and safety.
December 27, 2024
Dentist Man Smiling
ADA, AAO, Align hit with antitrust lawsuit
By Melissa Busch
An antitrust lawsuit was recently filed against the ADA, the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and Align Technology.
December 26, 2024
Lawsuit Eccolo
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