Professional Development

At DS World 24, Floss & Flip Flops host and dental hygiene expert Katrina Sanders, RDH, discusses what is most exciting on the horizon for dentistry. [1 minute]

Look to recharge and build resilience each day by starting grounded and ready to care for both our patients and ourselves.

Join the Sanders sisters and Dr Chris Manasseh as they discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how this disease might present and affect dental patients.

Henry Schein has made nearly 23,000 hygiene kits with mouth rinse, toothpaste, and more, to provide to families in need.

This time of year we make sure to promote the amazing work of dental hygienists.

Join Masterminders, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Debbie Zaller, RDH, Shelley Brown, RDH, Steve Marsh, DDS, and host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as they follow up on last month's discussion on how to handle both positive and negative Google reviews. [31 minutes]

The collaboration is expected to help dental schools and care providers deliver more efficient care while enhancing patient satisfaction, per the press release.

Join the Sanders sisters and onDiem CEO and founder Joe Fogg, as they discuss the shifting landscape of dental hygiene and how policy may be affecting your practice.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, and Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, as they discuss how to bring in new patients and how to start getting those 5-star reviews. [32 minutes]

The International College of Dentists has transitioned its leadership program to the Global Oral Health Leadership Institute, expanding its partnership with Henry Schein to offer a leadership program for dental professionals.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Rick Adelstein, DDS, John Flucke, DDS, and Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, as they dive into what topics to never (or always) bring up with patients or even the practice staff. [35 minutes]

Dr Chan's journey into animal-assisted therapy began when she and her Golden Retrievers joined a pioneering program at UCLA Medical Center, where they helped lower patients' stress levels. Now integrated into her dental practice, these therapy dogs provide calming support to patients.

Incorporating new habits in your life doesn’t have to be challenging. Here are a few key ways to introduce healthy habits into your daily routine.

We explore the challenges of getting patients in the chair for necessary care and how to overcome them. We also look into how to ensure patients care more about their role in essential care for their oral health.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Jean Ocasio, John Flucke, DDS, and Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH, as they discuss their methods on conflict resolution in the dental practice and how to navigate these tricky situations. [34 minutes]

Expert Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS, provides valuable insight specifical for dental hygienists on how to avoid dreaded burnout.

These chairside solutions for dental hygienists can lead to a healthy spine, fewer aches and pains, better posture, and more energy to thrive in and out of the office.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and John Flucke, DDS, as they have a roundtable discussion on the best ways to deliver dental care to older patient populations. [28 minutes]

Dental practices looking to employ a new type of patient-centric, affordable care might not know where to start. CareQuest’s new tool can help.

This partnership has led to collaborations with several state dental hygiene associations, ensuring flexible work schedules, fair pay, and additional perks for members.

Dental professionals can find value in putting ergonomics at the forefront, saving their physical bodies and the longevity of their practice.

Portland company has launched a strategic partnership with David R. Rice, DDS, along with an expansion of their services to include locum tenens dentists.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, as they discuss new ways to find solutions in the dental practice by thinking outside the box. [31 minutes]

The S.M.I.L.E. Program has announced new strategic partnership to expand access to dental education and career pathways for underserved communities.

30 dental professionals were awarded with the ADS-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship to gain financial assistance in bolstering infection control.

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, and Rick Adelstein, DDS, as they discuss some of the ethical dilemmas they have faced in the dental practice and how they navigate these tricky situations. [28 minutes]

12 universities around the world have been recognized by Align for vital research on orthodontics and dentistry.

Join the Sanders sisters and Dog Dad/VetMed Expert Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, as they discuss all things dental health for our beloved furry (and scaly/feathery/fuzzy) friends.

As the world of dentistry continuously evolves and new science emerges, it is imperative for dental professionals to evaluate both past and current research in order to make informed decisions and provide patients with the most accurate information and ethical care.

This part 2 of this series, the authors explore key differences between nursing and dental hygiene, and the importance of self-advocacy in the hygiene profession.