Tracee DahmDental HygieneA round of appreciation as National Dental Hygiene Month beginsAs October kicks off, so too does National Dental Hygiene Month. Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, pays tribute to hygienists as this important month begins.October 1, 2024Patient CommunicationLetting go of the suicide stigma in dentistryWhile dental professionals often only deal with the physical health of the oral cavity, they also influence a person's mental health, writes Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH.September 10, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryWhat to know about the pineapple juice-related dental trend on TikTokTikTok is a social media platform where anyone can post a video about any subject for their audience. Here's another viral trend that every dental professional should know about.August 3, 2024Scope of PracticeDental compact licensure accepts more statesIt's an exciting time for dental professionals as compact license legislation continues to build momentum, writes Tracee Dahm, BSDH.July 1, 2024Scope of PracticeWhat comes next for the new Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact?With seven states now part of the dentist and dental hygienist compact, Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, looks ahead to the next steps of this legislation's historic journey.June 19, 2024Scope of PracticeDental compact continues to gain momentumThe dream of allowing dental professionals to work across state lines continues to grow, writes Tracee Dahm, RDH.May 10, 2024Legal IssuesShould dental professionals receive naloxone (Narcan) training?In addition to basic life support certification, is it time for dental professionals to receive training on what to do if an overdose occurs in their practice? Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, discusses the possibilities.April 10, 2024Scope of PracticeWhat dental hygienists need to know about the compact licenseMany argue that because so many states recognize the dire shortage of dental professionals, coupled with the lack of access to care for thousands, having one compact license is better for our society. Tracee Dahm explains why.March 12, 2024Staff ShortagesThe dental staffing shortage: Whom it really hurtsCould the stress felt by dental teams stretched thin by shortages ultimately impact the oral health of the underprivileged? Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH, believes it is possible.February 27, 2024Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist convicted of public intoxication awaits final disciplinary actionThe Iowa dentist who was convicted in April of public intoxication after performing a root canal on a patient is still waiting for the Iowa Dental Board's final action in the case.DiabetesDry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patientsPatient CommunicationThe numbers behind the power of text messaging in dentistryAnesthesia40% face a potentially risky condition during dental anesthesiaRestorationsAFI to develop AI-driven amalgam replacement
