Mary K. Hughes, RDH

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Dental Hygiene
The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
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Dental Hygiene
Is the 60-minute hygiene appointment actually based on anything, or is it tradition?
Mary Hughes, RDH, argues that the 60-minute hygiene appointment isn't broken; assuming that every patient needs the same amount of time is.
September 3, 2026
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Office Management
Hygiene wages aren't the problem: Your business model is
Learn how outdated systems and poor design -- not compensation -- are killing practice profitability and what to fix.
March 2, 2026
Mary K. Hughes, RDH.
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Legal Issues
Supervisors can’t be held liable in dental whistleblower case
A recent California court decision reshapes who may be held liable for whistleblower retaliation claims.
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Legal Issues
3 tips to help keep dentists out of the courtroom
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Imaging & CAD/CAM
Opinion: Before you beta test that new dental technology, read the fine print
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Legal Issues
Dentist gets probation for infection control violations
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Pediatrics
These U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercury
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August 28, 2026
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