Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH[email protected]Team ManagementHere's why high-performing dental teams keep getting betterKelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, reveals the counterintuitive secret separating thriving dental practices from merely busy ones.April 13, 2026Hygiene ToolsWhy ultrasonic scaling fails, and how to fix it with a better clinical systemKelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, details the ultrasonic scaling mistakes that may be costing your practice efficiency and patient comfort.April 8, 2026Dental HygieneThe products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter specialInnovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.March 20, 2026Dental HygieneThe self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnoutBurnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.February 17, 2026Dental HygieneWhen definitions become barriersSupporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.January 15, 2026Dental HygieneTech adoption in dentistry: Partnership winsTech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.January 9, 2026Team ManagementThe psychology behind dental team resistance to technologyUnderstanding the reasons behind your team’s resistance to technology is the first step to building stronger collaboration and cohesion, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.December 16, 2025Team ManagementWhy dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members nowRising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.December 9, 2025Team ManagementIs the culture in your practice by design or default?Your practice culture isn't an accident, writes Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD. It's either intentionally designed or formed by default. Which one are you creating?November 6, 2025Dental HygieneLooking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene MonthDuring National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.October 13, 2025Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesEx-employee accused of stealing from practiceA former dental practice employee in Oregon was arrested and charged with stealing over $10,000 from her employer.AnesthesiaBuffered local anesthesia may be a game changerIndustry UpdatesDr. Tom Giacobbi: Discover Midmark's next-gen operatory solutionsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing kid patients pleadsSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
