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From Swiss Army Knife to Signature Sparkle: Embracing Personal Brand Power in Dentistry
Crafting a Luxury Brand Presence for Your Dental Practice in the Digital Age
Why Your Front Desk Might Be Your Best Marketing Tool
Why New Year’s Resolutions Set Us Up for Failure and How Dentists Can Redefine Success
Is Your Practice an Attraction or a Turn Off to Gen Z?
Mastering Productivity as a Dental Professional Lessons on Building Better Habits from Atomic Habits by James Clear
By Dr. Ellie Halabian In today’s fast paced world, mastering productivity and maintaining control over daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. For dental professionals, the solution often lies not in working harder, but in building better habits. Drawing from the principles in James Clear’s bestselling book Atomic Habits, we
The Power of Personal Branding in the Dental Industry
By Sarah Ruberg In the ever evolving world of dentistry, personal branding is no longer optional. Whether you are a practice owner, dental supplier, or DSO executive, building a strong personal brand can have a meaningful impact on your career trajectory and business growth. But what does personal branding truly
Nourishing Your Microbiome: The Mouth Body Connection
By Rachel Sanner, RDA, SOA In today’s dental landscape, the importance of a holistic approach to health cannot be overstated. As dental professionals, we understand that the mouth is not an isolated system but an integral part of the whole body. Oral health has a direct and significant impact
Embracing Green Dentistry: A Sustainable Revolution in Oral Care
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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
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Breaking Point: The Silent Epidemic of Burnout Among America's Dentists
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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
Ethics & Awareness
Upholding Ethical Standards in Dental Care Amid Policy Changes
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Reclaiming the Body in Dentistry: Healing Pain and Preventing Burnout
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Dressing for Professional Success in 2025: Confidence Over Conformity
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Branding Redo: Updating a Well-Established Brand
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Beyond the Logo:Crafting a Brand Identity That Elevates Your Dental Practice
Clinical Innovation & Expanded Care
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
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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
Clinical Innovation & Expanded Care
Bone Loss and Periodontal Disease: Root Cause, Prevention, & Clinical Indicators of Successful Treatment
By Sarah Balaster, DMD In our minds, bone loss is synonymous with periodontal disease. It has been drilled into us through multiple-choice exams in dental or dental hygiene school, repeated at conferences, reinforced through continuing education, and discussed in nearly every forum on periodontal disease. Bone loss—specifically radiographic bone
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Teeth Whitening and Setting Realistic Expectations: Communication Tips and Analogies That Make Sense
By Stephanie Nightingale, RDH Whether you’re browsing the oral care aisle, scrolling through Gwyneth Paltrow’s top picks for at-home whitening treatments on Goop, or considering professional whitening with your dentist, choosing the right option can be more complex than we’d like. There’s the cost, the time