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Quiet patterns that erode trust on a dental team
Dental teams lose their best people quietly. Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, describes exactly what's happening and how to stop it.
May 5, 2026
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Here's why high-performing dental teams keep getting better
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, reveals the counterintuitive secret separating thriving dental practices from merely busy ones.
April 13, 2026
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Why ultrasonic scaling fails, and how to fix it with a better clinical system
Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, details the ultrasonic scaling mistakes that may be costing your practice efficiency and patient comfort.
April 8, 2026
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Dental Hygiene
The products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter special
Innovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.
March 20, 2026
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The self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnout
Burnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.
February 17, 2026
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When definitions become barriers
Supporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.
January 15, 2026
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Tech adoption in dentistry: Partnership wins
Tech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.
January 9, 2026
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The psychology behind dental team resistance to technology
Understanding 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, 2025
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Why dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members now
Rising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.
December 9, 2025
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Is 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, 2025
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