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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Team Management
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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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Dental Hygiene
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
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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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
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New details emerge about dentist facing suit over patient death
By Melissa Busch
New information has emerged concerning an oral surgeon facing a lawsuit and possible disciplinary action in the death of a patient.
October 13, 2025
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Dentists aren’t feeling great about this situation
By Melissa Busch
Dentists are having mixed feelings about dentistry and more.
October 13, 2025
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A new cavity-fighter that ditches silver in the works
By Ava Barros
Researchers have created a zinc-based compound to fight caries that may be comparable to silver diamine fluoride without permanently staining teeth.
October 13, 2025
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Looking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene Month
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
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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Do’s and don’ts for improving your case presentation
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Master the art of case presentation with these expert tips from Dr. Roger P. Levin that will boost patient acceptance.
October 13, 2025
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The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
By Melissa Busch
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
October 10, 2025
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This toothbrush may clean teeth better
By Ava Barros
A basic electric toothbrush may effectively reduce plaque and gingivitis better than a manual toothbrush, reports a Journal of Dental Hygiene study.
October 10, 2025
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Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
By Kevin Henry
Kevin Henry and Dr. Chris Smiley discuss AI's impact on dental publishing, from leveraging AI for content creation to ensuring accuracy.
October 10, 2025
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How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Does your schedule run you, or do you run your schedule? Dr. Tom Giacobbi explains how to optimize your production schedule for maximum efficiency.
October 10, 2025
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Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
By Melissa Busch
A dentist in California convicted in August of strangling his mother to death at her mansion was sentenced.
October 9, 2025
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Fluoridation protects patients and practices
By Dr. Steven Spitz
Fluoridation strengthens public health and streamlines dental care. Without it, communities have mounting health and economic costs, warns Dr. Steven Spitz.
October 9, 2025
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One dentist's advice on how to move past dental patients' fear of pain
By Kevin Henry
For Dr. Hiren Bhatt, understanding the root of a patient's fear is key, helping both the patient and the dentist succeed.
October 9, 2025
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