Monica SatakeTeam ManagementWhat it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental professionLearn what it takes to be an outstanding dental team member. Monica Satake, MHE, offers tips on how to get there in your practice.June 30, 2025Infection ControlThe hidden risks: Personal cell phones in the dental clinical settingWhile cell phones may seem harmless, their presence in the dental clinic is a significant issue from an infection control perspective, writes Monica Satake, MHE.May 15, 2025Page 1 of 1Top StoriesScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answerAre dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThis healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgeryInfection ControlLower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral healthLegal IssuesEx-dental manager gets lengthy prison termPediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bullies