Tracee DahmSugarThe truth about grape juice, stomach flu, and dental ramificationsRumors are spreading that grape juice helps you battle a stomach bug. Tracee Dahm, RDH, dives into what dental teams should know for their patients and their oral health.January 9, 2025Dental Hygiene3 common hopes for dental hygienists in 2025Sure, the holidays may not have arrived yet, but Tracee Dahm, RDH, is already excited about what could come for dental hygienists when the calendar turns to 2025.November 12, 2024Dental HygieneA round of appreciation as National Dental Hygiene Month beginsAs October kicks off, so too does National Dental Hygiene Month. Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, pays tribute to hygienists as this important month begins.October 1, 2024Patient CommunicationLetting go of the suicide stigma in dentistryWhile dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.September 10, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryWhat to know about the pineapple juice-related dental trend on TikTokTikTok is a social media platform where anyone can post a video about any subject for their audience. Here's another viral trend that every dental professional should know about.August 3, 2024Scope of PracticeDental compact licensure accepts more statesIt's an exciting time for dental professionals as compact license legislation continues to build momentum, writes Tracee Dahm, BSDH.July 1, 2024Scope of PracticeWhat comes next for the new Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact?With seven states now part of the dentist and dental hygienist compact, Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, looks ahead to the next steps of this legislation's historic journey.June 19, 2024Scope of PracticeDental compact continues to gain momentumThe dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.May 10, 2024Legal IssuesShould dental professionals receive naloxone (Narcan) training?In addition to basic life support certification, is it time for dental professionals to receive training on what to do if an overdose occurs in their practice? Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, discusses the possibilities.April 10, 2024Scope of PracticeWhat dental hygienists need to know about the compact licenseMany argue that because so many states recognize the dire shortage of dental professionals, coupled with the lack of access to care for thousands, having one compact license is better for our society. Tracee Dahm explains why.March 12, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesia1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patientA healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.DiabetesGum disease plus diabetes damages more than healthInsuranceTips for presenting treatment and dental insurance billing for 2025, Part 2Legal IssuesDentist whose career affected by crash awarded $1.4MSponsor ContentCandid Conversations
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