Casey Hein, RDH[email protected]Dental PracticeBeyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygieneThe science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.February 24, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDental manager gets hefty prison term for $6M scamA dental clinic manager was sentenced for his role in a $6 million bribery scheme in which bribes were paid to refer Medicaid-insured children to the Texas dental practice where he was employed.Legal IssuesNIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behaviorVulnerable PopulationsThings that affect patients' access to dental careTeam ManagementAddressing bullying in your dental practiceOrthodontics'OK, Google,' when is a retainer also a smart device?