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One hygienist's bold prediction: Self-regulation is coming, and it will change everything
By Kevin Henry
Hygienist self-regulation is coming, predicts Kelly Tanner, RDH, PhD. License portability and new tech could reshape the profession.
October 5, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image showing a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on the dental patients who leave a mark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns to talk about the dental patients in your practice, both those you love and those who challenge you.
October 1, 2026
Just A Minute, Doc, cover image, featuring Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
CDS announces digital pass, enhancements for 2027 Midwinter Meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The 2027 CDS Midwinter Meeting is adding a digital pass, expanded hands-on learning, and more than 240 educational courses.
September 30, 2026
Blurred image of attendees in a sunlight convention center lobby.
Are dental hygienists 1099 contractors? A lawyer breaks down the risks.
By Kevin Henry
Olivia Wann explains why most fill-in dental hygienists should be W-2 employees, not 1099 contractors.
September 30, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover art, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone and sound wave graphics.
How much ibuprofen is too much? Tom Viola on dentistry's most common pain medication question.
By Kevin Henry
Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down a new combo pain reliever's dosing and addresses dentistry's ongoing "how much is too much" debate.
September 24, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast cover image featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi reveals what he wished he knew as a young dentist
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares three pieces of advice he wishes he had known when he was launching his practice.
September 24, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
What you need to know about the cleanliness of your dental unit waterlines
By Kevin Henry
In this DrBicuspid.com Podcast episode, learn what happens inside dental waterlines and why consistency is critical.
September 24, 2026
The DrBicuspid.com Podcast promotional logo graphic featuring a microphone and a masked cartoon dentist.
Dr. Tom Giacobbi on how to build a dental team that stays together
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
What does it take to keep your dental team together and on the same page? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares some thoughts in his latest video.
September 17, 2026
Promotional image of the Just A Minute, Doc, YouTube series with Dr. Tom Giacobbi.
The dental hygienist of 2030: The role is already changing
By Mary K. Hughes, RDH
The hygienist of 2030 won't be defined by the procedures performed but by the health outcomes achieved, and that shift is underway.
September 17, 2026
A dental hygienist wearing beige scrubs looks at a computer screen while a patient looks on at the screen too.
Could a headset make new dentists and assistants better prepared for their first real patient?
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Manish Chhabra explains how VR training helps teams practice procedures risk-free and why it's not replacing hands-on courses.
September 16, 2026
Cover image of The DrBicuspid.com Podcast featuring a cartoon masked dentist, a microphone, and sound wave graphics.
What kind of dentist are we training for a profession that hasn't been invented yet?
By Kevin Henry
In a profession being reshaped by AI, emotional intelligence and critical thinking may soon count as clinical skills.
September 14, 2026
Cover image for the DrBicuspid.com Podcast, featuring a masked cartoon dentist, a professional microphone, and sound wave graphics.
How AI is revolutionizing administrative processes in the dental practice
By Dr. John Flucke
Learn from Kairos co-founders how their tools are tackling administrative overload in practices, from scheduling to verifying insurance.
September 11, 2026
The Technology Evangelist Podcast, Episode 56, featuring Kairos Health Group with host Dr. John Flucke and four guest speakers, sponsored by Digital Innovation and Medidenta.
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