Melissa Busch

Associate Editor at DrBicuspid.com

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Articles

Law change sought following dental patient death

1 week ago | buff.ly | Melissa Busch |Clark Kauffman

The parents of a 40-year-old man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer, according to a story published June 16 on Arizona ABC15. Bill and Brenda Swanson, the parents of Derek Swanson, who died after undergoing a procedure by Dr. Derek Lamb at Scottsdale Facial and Oral Surgery in Arizona, wants the law changed, requiring two providers during procedures.
Law change sought following dental patient death

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

The parents of a 40-year-old man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer, according to a story published June 16 on Arizona ABC15. Bill and Brenda Swanson, the parents of Derek Swanson, who died after undergoing a procedure by Dr. Derek Lamb at Scottsdale Facial and Oral Surgery in Arizona, wants the law changed, requiring two providers during procedures.
Shape memory aligners may be on the horizon

1 week ago | buff.ly | Ava Barros |Melissa Busch

Researchers from the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with â€śshape memoryâ€ť material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a university press release. Furthermore, the thermoplastic used in this technology aims to offer a more adaptable fit and improve tooth repositioning, according to the release dated June 9.
Georgia dentist accused of killing boyfriend denied bail

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A dentist in Georgia arrested in March for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home remains in jail after a judge denied her request for bail, according to a story published on June 17 in First Coast News.
Soon dental floss may measure stress

1 week ago | buff.ly | Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry |Ava Barros |Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now. The pick, which looks like a typical flosser, possibly paves the way for better managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, according to researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts. The idea for the retrofitted pick was inspired by other research the university was conducting.
Dentist must pay terminated colleague

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A Virginia appeals court upheld a verdict ordering a dentist to pay $1.85 million to another dentist whom he reportedly made disparaging statements about before terminating him, according to a court ruling dated June 3. The Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled that Dr. Charles Brown, the owner and operator of Charles Brown, DDS in Hayfield, VA, must pay $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages to Dr. Richard Grundy who was previously employed at the practice.
What dentists should know about full-arch dental implant planning

1 week ago | buff.ly | Melissa Busch |Ava Barros |Kevin Henry

In this clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, the late Dr. Ross Enfinger focuses on dental implant planning. We, at DrBicuspid.com, were very saddened to learn about Dr. Enfinger's recent passing, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his family and work colleagues. Video transcript"This is Dr. Ross Enfinger for CDOCS with the cone-beam tip of the day. "In today's video, I'm going to be showing you how to import a full-arch provisional bridge into SICAT Implant 2.0 for virtual implant planning.
Washington dental assistant accused of diverting drugs reinstated

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A dental assistant in Washington who had her credential suspended in 2024 for allegedly diverting controlled substances at the dental practice where she worked has been reinstated, according to an order from the Washington State Department of Health. Tia Riley, who was issued a dental assistant credential in 2019, had it reinstated, according to a press release dated June 11 by the department.
Dental prostheses may save your life

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

There may be good news for patients who consistently wear dental prosthetics. Doing so may be associated with an increased likelihood of survival, according to a large Japanese study published on June 6 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Furthermore, this link was greater among those with fewer natural teeth, the authors wrote.
Patient arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb Mo. dental practice

1 week ago | drbicuspid.com | Melissa Busch

A patient was arrested for allegedly threatening on June 11 to blow up a dental practice in Missouri, forcing the business to evacuate and close for the day, according to a state probable cause statement. James Trotter, 68, was charged with making terrorist threats in the second degree. His bond was set at $25,000.