Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH[email protected]Dental HygieneThe products and moments that made 2026 Chicago Midwinter specialInnovation meets innovation. This is how Chicago Midwinter 2026 reminded Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, why we convene as a dental industry.March 20, 2026Dental HygieneThe self-compassion factor: What new research reveals about dental hygienist burnoutBurnout isn't weakness. It's a system asking too much from dedicated dental professionals, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH.February 17, 2026Dental HygieneWhen definitions become barriersSupporting dental hygiene education strengthens the workforce and protects the public, writes Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, in her latest DrBicuspid column.January 15, 2026Dental HygieneTech adoption in dentistry: Partnership winsTech adoption fails when manufacturers ignore real practice conditions, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Learn what contributes to a successful implementation.January 9, 2026Team ManagementThe psychology behind dental team resistance to technologyUnderstanding 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, 2025Team ManagementWhy dentists must have the hard conversation about dental team members nowRising labor costs demand frank discussion about performance and culture, says Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH. Delays will be costly.December 9, 2025Team ManagementIs 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, 2025Dental HygieneLooking back, moving forward: A reflection for National Dental Hygiene MonthDuring National Dental Hygiene Month, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, advises hygienists to reflect on their purpose and turn their insights into transformative care for patients.October 13, 2025Dental 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, 2025Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesTexas sues providers, more for unnecessary dental careTexas has filed a lawsuit against multiple dentists and marketers, exposing a massive dental fraud scheme.Immune SystemGum disease may be linked to these cancersPrivacyThe HIPAA security shake-up: Is your dental practice ready?Dental HygieneKeebler strikes with epic oral care-related April Fools’ jokeSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
