Curetted: 19 December 2025

The Dental FI-gienist: Why Dental Hygienists Should Strive for Financial Independence (FI)

By Dana Paladino The FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, has been a growing trend over the last 22 years. Followers of this movement actively save and invest large portions of their income in order to reach financial independence and retire earlier than traditional norms. Dental hygienists

Breaking Point: The Silent Epidemic of Burnout Among America's Dentists

Second Annual Oral Health Prevention Summit Returns to Boston on January 28, 2026

Boston, MA — The second annual Oral Health Prevention Summit (OHPS) is set to take place on January 28, 2026, bringing together the nation’s leading dental professionals, innovators, educators, and industry stakeholders unified by one urgent mission: accelerating the shift from reactive dentistry to prevention-driven care. This year’s summit

Upholding Ethical Standards in Dental Care Amid Policy Changes

Reclaiming the Body in Dentistry: Healing Pain and Preventing Burnout

Dressing for Professional Success in 2025: Confidence Over Conformity

Branding Redo: Updating a Well-Established Brand

Beyond the Logo:Crafting a Brand Identity That Elevates Your Dental Practice

Teledentistry Beyond the Screen: Intraoral Scanners and the Future of Diagnosis

The Burning Question: Is Prison Dentistry for You?

By Jean Carter I still remember the day I told my employer I was leaving. Not just leaving Houston, Texas, for a rural town a hundred miles north—but leaving private practice altogether. And for what? A position in a state penitentiary. The reaction was immediate: “Oh God, why?” It

Navigating Burnout: A Comprehensive Guide for Hygienists to Recognize Signs and Find Solutions

By Danielle Avila & Laura Bettencourt Burnout is a phenomenon with many faces, touching lives in uniquely personal ways. Danielle’s own struggles with burnout began quietly in 2019—a creeping shadow she couldn’t name until it fully enveloped her in 2020. Amidst the chaos of being a mother