Melissa K. Turner

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Hygiene Tools
Confession: I keep my flossers by my couch, in my car, and beside my computer ... and I tell patients to do the same
A dental hygienist explains why patients say they floss when they don't and how curiosity, not confrontation, builds lasting habits.
October 15, 2026
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Practice Trends
The state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 2
In a continuing conversation, Melissa K. Turner and Michael Cembrola explore the role of AI in dentistry's next era.
July 9, 2026
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Office Management
The state of dental care delivery in 2026 and beyond, Part 1
Melissa K. Turner and Michael Cembrola detail what dental leaders need to understand as care moves beyond the traditional operatory.
June 30, 2026
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Industry Updates
Niche dental conferences are reshaping dentistry
Large dental conferences aren't dying, says Melissa K. Turner, RDH. These events prioritize genuine connection over attendance numbers.
March 31, 2026
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Dental Hygiene
5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted
Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.
September 12, 2025
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Hygiene Tools
What you need to know about the rise of xerostomia
Xerostomia 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, 2025
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Saliva Testing
The top 10 things you need to know about oral testing
Having 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, 2025
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Practice Trends
5 secrets to mastering dental events like a pro
Through 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, 2024
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Hygiene Tools
13 tools to enhance your dental hygiene practice in 2025
Here's a look at the products that took home the 2024 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards.
November 26, 2024
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Periodontics
It's not just about scaling anymore: Latest tools, theories, and products to blast biofilm
Oral 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, 2024
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Legal Issues
Pediatric dentist gets probation for lax infection control
Multiple infection control failures were exposed at a pediatric dental practice, resulting in a dentist's probation.
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Oral-Systemic Link
When dental disease delays surgery: A case for closer medical-dental communication
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Oral Cancer
What the oral cancer guidelines don’t tell you: How to talk to the patient in the chair
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Podcasts
Gen Z, boomers, and AI: A generational researcher on what dental leaders are missing
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Legal Issues
Fired dental worker files lawsuit
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