Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH[email protected]Dental HygieneReplacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at riskDental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.June 19, 2025Dental HygieneUpgrading your thoughtware: How dental professionals can break free from limiting beliefsYour dental career is not a fixed entity -- it's a dynamic expression of your values, skills, and chosen beliefs, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.May 30, 2025FluorideFluoride, hydroxyapatite, and honest conversations: What we owe our patientsKelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says the fluoride conversation is about understanding function, science, and how we educate patients without creating confusion.May 19, 2025Dental HygieneThe true cost of raising the bar in dental hygieneIf you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.April 14, 2025Dental HygieneLet's have a real talk about dental hygienist salary numbers in 2025Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes it's time for a deeper conversation about dental hygienist salaries. Here's why, what it means, and how it impacts the profession and the bottom line of the dental practice.March 17, 2025Dental HygieneFinding joy in dental hygiene again: Beyond the burnout conversationDental hygienists, are you ready to create an environment where you thrive personally and professionally while providing the excellent care your patients deserve? Kelly Tanner has advice that can help.March 5, 2025Dental PracticeWhy emotional intelligence is key to your successKelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes that, in many ways, we miss how crucial emotional intelligence is in the workplace and individually. Emotional intelligence is the ability to adapt and adjust to other people, allowing us to manage ourselves and relationships effectively. In this article, she explains why it is so vital in today's society.November 19, 2020Dental HygieneWhy dental hygienists should view themselves as leadersHere are three things that Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes about dental hygienists: They utilize clinical decision-making to discern the best care for patients, they diagnose alongside the doctors to ensure patients are educated about their treatments, and they create value in patients' lives through the recommended treatments. With that in mind, it's time they should see themselves as leaders, she believes.October 26, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist who sent lewd images to minors may lose licenseA dentist who allegedly had sexually explicit conversations with minors may temporarily lose his license.Public HealthBotox may prevent debilitating dry mouth for some mCRPC patientsPediatricsWhat may make kids more prone to traumatic dental injuriesSmile DesignClinical tip: Peg laterals and orthodonticsVulnerable PopulationsBreaking the stigma in geriatric dentistry
