Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH

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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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Dental Hygiene
Why dental hygienists should view themselves as leaders
Here 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, 2020
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