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Dental Hygiene
Is 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, 2025
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Team Management
When silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut down
Silence in your dental practice isn’t harmless. It can indicate deeper issues with trust, safety, and communication, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
July 18, 2025
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Dental Hygiene
Where 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, 2025
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Replacing dental hygienists to solve workforce shortages can put patients at risk
Dental hygiene is increasingly seen as a technical function rather than a science-based, patient-focused profession, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
June 19, 2025
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Upgrading your thoughtware: How dental professionals can break free from limiting beliefs
Your 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, 2025
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Fluoride, hydroxyapatite, and honest conversations: What we owe our patients
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, says the fluoride conversation is about understanding function, science, and how we educate patients without creating confusion.
May 19, 2025
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Dental Hygiene
The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
If 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, 2025
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Dental Hygiene
Let's have a real talk about dental hygienist salary numbers in 2025
Kelly 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, 2025
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Dental Hygiene
Finding joy in dental hygiene again: Beyond the burnout conversation
Dental 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, 2025
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Dental Practice
Why emotional intelligence is key to your success
Kelly 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, 2020
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Ex-employee accused of stealing from DSO practice
A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
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A former employee accused of stealing from the dental service organization (DSO) practice where she worked has been arrested.
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
By Ava Barros
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
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How dentists are reworking their schedules for better profits
By Javeria Rameez Naqvi
From the outside, your practice looks healthy. However, when you check your numbers, the profit margins tell a different story. How do you change the story? Javeria Rameez Naqvi shares some ideas.
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Clinical tips on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares 3 influencers dentists should follow
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Ready to level up your clinical knowledge on Instagram? Dr. Tom Giacobbi suggests following these three influencers.
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Dentist, practice sued for allegedly busting patient’s jaw
By Melissa Busch
A patient who claims her jaw was broken during a third-molar surgery because she didn't have enough anesthesia has filed a lawsuit against the dentist and the dental practice.
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DSO leaders share their top priorities for fall 2025
By Beth Gaddis
Six executives at Dykema’s 12th Annual DSO Conference shared their top priorities for the rest of the year, and their insights offer a clear look at where the industry is heading.
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Got a hobby? What you do may make you a better dentist
By Melissa Busch
Having a hobby may be beneficial to improving dentistry skills, according to a new study.
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The AI revolution in dentistry: What you need to know
Anne Genge, an expert in the field of privacy and security, addresses the implications of AI in dentistry, focusing on its applications, patient privacy, compliance, and the future of dental practices.
August 13, 2025
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Ex-dental worker accused in teeth-whitening scam sentenced
By Melissa Busch
An ex-dental employee accused of tampering with a work computer after she was fired and illegally performing teeth whitening offsite has been sentenced.
August 13, 2025
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
By Ava Barros
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
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Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.
August 13, 2025
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Dentist, stylist fight over deceased bigamist husband’s millions
By Melissa Busch
A dentist and a beautician who married the same man five years apart in Las Vegas are battling over his multimillion-dollar estate.
August 12, 2025
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