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The psychology behind dental team resistance to technology

Understanding the reasons behind your team’s resistance to technology is the first step to building stronger collaboration and cohesion, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.

December 16, 2025

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Why dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members now

Rising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.

December 9, 2025

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Is the culture in your practice by design or default?

Your practice culture isn't an accident, writes Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD. It's either intentionally designed or formed by default. Which one are you creating?

November 6, 2025

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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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Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison

A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories

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How Visa’s CEDP could reshape dental suppliers' 2026 budgets

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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed

Dentist pleads to drug charges, gets decade in prison

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who pleaded guilty to illegally distributing opioids to a former employee was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

December 23, 2025

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2025’s top 5 dental hygiene stories

By Karie Neeley Anderson

DrBicuspid’s editors review the top five dental hygiene articles that dominated readers’ interests in 2025.

December 23, 2025

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DrBicuspid's top 5 podcasts of 2025

What were the top podcasts that intrigued dentists and dental team members in 2025? Here are the DrBicuspid.com podcasts you loved the most.

December 23, 2025

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How Visa’s CEDP could reshape dental suppliers' 2026 budgets

By Emily Edwards

Suppliers, Visa's new Commercial Enhanced Data Program will increase your processing costs, unless you start preparing now.

December 23, 2025

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'Largest ever' tumor attached to jaw of fetus safely removed

By Melissa Busch

A 2.3-inch tumor believed to be the "largest ever" that was attached to the upper jaw of a girl was successfully removed after her birth.

December 22, 2025

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Dental trends: Are GPs really doing more specialty procedures?

Jay Millikan of Fluent joins the podcast with dental data revealing the procedures general practitioners are doing versus specialists.

December 22, 2025

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What dentists were thankful for this year

By Dr. Ryan Hungate

Three dentists share what made 2025 successful and what they're excited about in 2026.

December 22, 2025

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This 3D technology may transform pediatric dentistry

Fluorescent 3D scans proved just as reliable as the human eye in spotting cavities, a recently published study reports.

December 22, 2025

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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Dr. Roger P. Levin shares the strategies and tech efficiencies successful practices are using to boost production.

December 22, 2025

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Dentist claims he was fired amid concerns over mercury fillings

By Melissa Busch

In a whistleblower lawsuit, a dentist says he was fired for raising concerns about mercury-containing tooth fillings in state prisoners.

December 19, 2025

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These implants may be best for patients with severe bone atrophy

For patients with significant bone loss, this type of dental implant had a high survival rate up to four years after placement.

December 19, 2025

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Calmer dental visits may be on the horizon

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Using aerodynamics, researchers are designing quieter drills that minimize patient anxiety without sacrificing performance.

December 19, 2025

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