Tracee DahmDental TherapistsOpinion: The paradox between dental therapists and oral preventive assistantsThere's a paradox between the ADA's position on dental therapists and oral preventive assistants, writes Tracee Dahm, MS, RDH.June 11, 2025Dental HygieneOpinion: Oral preventive assistants won't fix the dental workforce problemTracee Dahm, MS, RDH, has questions about a proposal that could have trained dental assistants performing scaling. Is it really a solution to staffing issues?May 6, 2025Dental Hygiene4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alertTracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.April 22, 2025Patient CommunicationWhat dental professionals need to know about mouth tapingThanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.March 10, 2025Scope of PracticeThe latest on the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact licenseTracee S. Dahm updates DrBicuspid readers on the latest developments of a potentially game-changing advance in dentistry and how it could impact dental hygienists and patients.February 4, 2025SugarThe truth about grape juice, stomach flu, and dental ramificationsRumors are spreading that grape juice helps you battle a stomach bug. Tracee Dahm, RDH, dives into what dental teams should know for their patients and their oral health.January 9, 2025Dental Hygiene3 common hopes for dental hygienists in 2025Sure, the holidays may not have arrived yet, but Tracee Dahm, RDH, is already excited about what could come for dental hygienists when the calendar turns to 2025.November 12, 2024Dental 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, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesLaw change sought following dental patient deathThe parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termInvisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonPatient CommunicationAI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experienceOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTalking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
