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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
During National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.
October 13, 2025
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Partnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistry
The future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
September 22, 2025
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Leveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistry
LinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 29, 2025
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Setting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating care
Excellence in your operatory is not about perfection. It’s about delivering consistent care your patients can count on, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
August 28, 2025
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Is dental hygiene really a stable profession?
Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.
August 4, 2025
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When silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut down
Silence in your dental practice isn’t harmless. It can indicate deeper issues with trust, safety, and communication, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 18, 2025
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Where else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.
Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 10, 2025
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Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
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Upgrading your thoughtware: How dental professionals can break free from limiting beliefs
Your dental career is not a fixed entity -- it's a dynamic expression of your values, skills, and chosen beliefs, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
May 30, 2025
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Fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and honest conversations: What we owe our patients
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says the fluoride conversation is about understanding function, science, and how we educate patients without creating confusion.
May 19, 2025
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