Melissa Busch

Associate Editor at DrBicuspid.com

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Articles

Unexpected oral hygiene tool nabs cheating husband

2 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A woman in the U.K. learned about her husbandâ€™s affair thanks to the electronic toothbrushing app she downloaded to track her kidsâ€™ oral hygiene habits, according to a story recently published in The Mirror. The mom synced the toothbrush app to her phone so she could monitor her kidsâ€™ toothbrushing habits, but she got a lot more than that.
Georgia woman accused of practicing dentistry with forged license

3 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A woman was arrested for allegedly practicing at a dental practice in Georgia with a dental license that was altered to appear to be issued by the state dental board, according to multiple news stories published on June 2. Emily Rochelle Brannon, 34, was charged on May 29 with practicing dentistry without a license and forgery. She remains free after posting a $24,000 bond, according to the stories.
Contaminated saline bottle leads to 8 deaths after dental care

4 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A bacterial brain infection caused by contaminated bottles of saline led to the death of eight patients following dental treatment in India, according to an article published on May 21 in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia. An unsterile surgical instrument was used to open a saline bottle, which was resealed loosely and reused on patients, leading 10 patients to contract the severe nervous system infection neuromelioidosis at a dental clinic.
How womenâ€™s reproductive history may affect tooth decay

5 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

Tooth decay may be associated with an increasing number of pregnancies; however, it may not be linked to the start of menstruation or menopause, according to a new study published May 23 in BMC Oral Health. The findings highlight the need for more awareness of maternal oral health, the authors wrote.
Pearl's Second Opinion 3D gets FDA nod

5 days ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Clark Kauffman

Dental artificial intelligence (AI) solutions provider Pearl has received U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its Second Opinion 3D. Second Opinion 3D is designed to help dental professionals review scans faster and more accurately, improving diagnostics and treatment planning in implantology, orthodontics, oral surgery, and airway management.
Too many patients may not know enough about oral health

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

Oral health knowledge may be lacking for too many patients, specifically men, younger adults, and those not getting routine periodontal therapy, according to a study published on May 21 in the European Journal of Dental Education. It suggests that dental professionals need to be aware that these patients need more support and education about oral health, the authors wrote.
Cause of death of 9-year-old dental patient revealed

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

The San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has ruled that the death of a 9-year-old girl in California who passed away hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery was accidental. The cause of death of Silvanna Moreno, who was pronounced dead at a children's hospital in San Diego on March 18, was ruled as “methemoglobinemia in the setting of recent nitrous oxide administration,” according to an update from the county medical examiner.
Dental manager accused of stealing about $300K from employer

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

An office manager was arraigned May 28 for allegedly embezzling approximately $286,000 from the dental practice in New York where he worked for several years, according to a press release dated May 28 from the Nassau County Police Department. Jeffrey Fernandez, 34, of Norwalk, CT, was arrested on May 28 and charged with two counts of second-degree grand larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Fernandez is scheduled to be back in court in June.
Dentsply Sirona to collaborate with HPU

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

Dentsply Sirona and High Point University (HPU) will launch a joint project this summer to improve dental education and access to affordable dental care. HPUâ€™s approach includes a simulation clinic, a digital lab, and community-based clinics for hands-on experience. Dentsply Sirona will provide equipment for these facilities, including treatment centers, scanners, milling machines, 3D printers, imaging tools, and more.
Dentist accused of covering up murder headed to trial in 2025

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A trial date has been set for a dentist in Kentucky who is accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman, according to multiple news stories. Dr. Michael K.