Melissa Busch

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
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
Lawsuit Attorney Gavel Scale
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
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
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
Gavel Scale Lawsuit Res
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
Handcuffs Fingerprinting
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
Toothpaste Toothbrush
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Endodontics
Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death
After being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.
Adobe Stock/Mark Kostich.
Implants
What cancer patients need to know about dental implants
Dental Exam Man
Sleep Apnea
Dentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?
Dr. Meena Barsoum.
CAD/CAM
Clinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC Primemill
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Root canal material led to anaphylaxis-related death
By Melissa Busch
After being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.
September 18, 2024
Toe Tag
What cancer patients need to know about dental implants
By Ava Barros
For patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.
September 18, 2024
Adobe Stock/Mark Kostich.
Dentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?
By Ava Barros
Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.
September 18, 2024
Dental Exam Man
Clinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC Primemill
By Kevin Henry
Our weekly collaboration with CDOCS is back, this time focusing on the CAD/CAM part of the dental practice.
September 18, 2024
Dr. Meena Barsoum.
Dentist warns this could happen to you
By Melissa Busch
A dentist finds himself in a shocking situation, and he wants to warn others.
September 17, 2024
Real Estate Deed Lane Erickson
Distinct biomarkers found in gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.
September 17, 2024
Blood Test Samples Lab
Acquiring a dental practice and some of the pitfalls regarding taxes
By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, believes there should not be any surprises in the acquisition and how the final accounting appears when the new owner's taxes come due. Here's what you need to know.
September 17, 2024
Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
Dental infection control: Have you seen our interview series on dental unit waterlines?
By Kevin Henry
Midway through our series on dental unit waterlines and the infection control needs you may be overlooking, now is a great time to catch up on what you may have missed.
September 16, 2024
Kevin Henry and Tija Hunter on the set
Ex-dental employee nabbed for illegal dentistry, more
By Melissa Busch
A former dental office employee is accused of tampering with a practice computer after she was fired and illegally performing illegal dentistry offsite.
September 16, 2024
Handcuffs
Missing teeth may be making your head hurt
By Melissa Busch
Missing teeth may cause pain in a surprising place, according to a new study.
September 16, 2024
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New study shades intraoral scanners
By Ava Barros
The trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
September 16, 2024
Intraoral Scanner 2
ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Water Drink
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