Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH[email protected]Dental HygienePartnership, not titles: The future of dental hygienists in dentistryThe future of dental hygiene lies in treating hygienists as collaborative partners in care, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.September 22, 2025Dental HygieneLeveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistryLinkedIn is a dental professional's digital storefront where credibility is built, networks expand, and career opportunities are created through steady engagement, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.August 29, 2025Dental HygieneSetting the standard in your operatory: Aligning dental teams and elevating careExcellence in your operatory is not about perfection. It’s about delivering consistent care your patients can count on, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.August 28, 2025Dental HygieneIs dental hygiene really a stable profession?Dental hygiene remains a stable, rewarding career ... if supported by the right environment, personal growth, and advocacy, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Success depends on navigating challenges, avoiding burnout, and embracing career development.August 4, 2025Team ManagementWhen silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut downSilence in your dental practice isn’t harmless. It can indicate deeper issues with trust, safety, and communication, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.July 18, 2025Dental HygieneWhere else can this go? A path to possibility in dental hygiene.Stay ahead in your dental hygiene career with expert insights and actionable tips from Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.July 10, 2025Dental 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, 2025Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsMediterranean diet may curb gum diseaseEating a Mediterranean-style diet may lead to better gum health, and patients who consistently follow the diet have lower levels of certain inflammatory markers.EndodonticsNot all tooth pain is equal: Classifying the 5 types of endodontic emergenciesSmile DesignClinical tip: Simple socket graft suturingLegal IssuesWoman indicted for working with a forged hygienist licenseSponsor ContentJoin Us