Denise CiardelloDental HygieneHygienist shortage or retention problem? Why the debate matters more than the diagnosis.Denise Ciardello weighs the pros, cons, and offers a possible middle ground in the debate over expanding who can perform preventive care.September 16, 2026InsuranceAre you living in an abbreviated world in your dental practice?Abbreviations can be good and acronyms can be fun. However, here is why author Denise Ciardello has yet to find either to be appropriate in the dental office environment.March 22, 2024Team ManagementHealthy conflict resolution strategies for the workplaceEvery office experiences interpersonal conflict at one time or another. Denise Ciardello of Global Team Solutions outlines how to resolve interoffice disputes and when it’s time to step in.October 12, 2023Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesSupervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower caseA recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.Legal Issues3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroomImaging & CAD/CAMOpinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine printLegal IssuesDentist gets probation for infection control violationsPediatricsThese U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury