Melissa K. TurnerPractice TrendsThe state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 2In a continuing conversation, Melissa K. Turner and Michael Cembrola explore the role of AI in dentistry's next era.July 9, 2026Office ManagementThe state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 1Melissa K. Turner and Michael Cembrola detail what dental leaders need to understand as care moves beyond the traditional operatory.June 30, 2026Industry UpdatesNiche dental conferences are reshaping dentistryLarge dental conferences aren't dying, says Melissa K. Turner, RDH. These events prioritize genuine connection over attendance numbers.March 31, 2026Dental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedDental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.September 12, 2025Hygiene ToolsWhat you need to know about the rise of xerostomiaXerostomia is spiking, and dental professionals must act. Melissa K. Turner, RDH, shares a four-step strategy to help patients understand dry mouth, its symptoms, and effective therapies to find lasting relief.June 27, 2025Saliva TestingThe top 10 things you need to know about oral testingHaving been introduced to salivary testing through platforms like 23andMe and Ancestry.com, dental patients are understanding firsthand how oral tests can uncover mysteries within their body, writes Melissa K. Turner.February 28, 2025Practice Trends5 secrets to mastering dental events like a proThrough the years, Melissa K. Turner has developed a strategy for navigating dental events like a true pro. Here's a lighthearted guide to making the most of your next dental event experience.December 28, 2024Hygiene Tools13 tools to enhance your dental hygiene practice in 2025Here's a look at the products that took home the 2024 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards.November 26, 2024PeriodonticsIt's not just about scaling anymore: Latest tools, theories, and products to blast biofilmOral diseases are rampant and growing around the world, and it is the job of oral healthcare professionals to use every tool available to us to be more efficient, writes Melissa K. Turner.August 24, 2024Oral BacteriaDental hygienists and the truth about biofilmMelissa K. Turner believes that biofilm may not only be a villain when it comes to the oral cavity but a hero as well. Here's why dental hygienists need to embrace its dual role.May 14, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist indicted for failing to pay $1M-plus in taxesA U.S. grand jury has indicted a dentist for multiple tax offenses.DSOStates are cracking down on DSO deals. Is yours next?Hygiene ToolsThe most-used dental instrument you hardly ever think aboutLegal IssuesMan accused of filing $80K fraudulent dental claim sentencedPediatricsWatching mukbangs may hurt kids’ teeth
