Professional Development

At the 2023 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Educator and Speaker for Catapult, Sam Halabo, DMD, discusses exciting happenings at the Midwinter Meeting and what his courses focus on. [2 minutes]

When reading the literature, thinking like a scientist requires objectivity and acknowledging our biases.

In this episode of Floss & Flip Flops, the Sanders Sisters deep dive into discussion on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness and discuss etiology and management for bleeding disorders.

Sometimes in dentistry, the bumpier path is the most enjoyable path.

The connectivity between the brain and the mouth is intricate, and poor oral health can lead to increased risk of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease and Alzheimer disease–related dementia.

Sunstar will bring back the World Dental Hygienist Awards to recognize international dental hygienists who have made an impact in the profession.

Do you, as a dental professional, have a brand, and do you realize how important your image is to patients and others?

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jean Ocasio, and Kelly Tanner PhD, RDH, discuss the foundations of a strong dental team, and how to build it up even better. [35 minutes]

Patients experience a plethora of stressors in their daily lives, and the potential of added pain at the dentist’s office only adds to that. It may be valuable for dental professionals to examine the way they interact with patients’ pain.

CEO Bryan Carey discusses Benevis' Impact Report findings, marking the company's 20th anniversary.

Getting patients to understand just what biofilm is and why it’s so important to consider in their daily lives.

Dental hygienists are in a unique position in their dental practice and are sometimes asked to sell products and services to their patients. We look at how to navigate these tricky situations.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, Taneika Duhaney, RDH, Chad Duplantis, DDS, Jean Ocasio, Jeff Rohde, DDS, and Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, as the latest trends upcoming for dental in 2023. [40 minutes]

This non-profit has created a task force to investigate just why staffing shortages as well as recruitment and retention issues are happening in the dental industry.

Sonendo has rebranded with a new logo and website to further affirm its commitment to educating clinicians on the GentleWave endo system.

Work/life balance is anything but easy in today's labor shortage climate.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she along with John Flucke, DDS, Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jeff Rohde, DDS, Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, and Susie Tschetter, CDA, discuss the act of mission dental work & how to help communities in need. [31 minutes]

The commitment dental professionals have to their patients is refreshing and it is part of what makes the field such a fulfilling career.

Over 100 years after the field was created, dental hygienists remain on the front lines of disease prevention as they create more direct access opportunities for patients.

Learn a bit about the 12 conditions of concern discussed by the Sanders Sisters in the latest episode of the Floss & Flip Flops podcast with this slideshow.

Dental hygienists have more responsibilities than we did 20 years ago, but where do we draw the line?

With 2023 fast approaching, now is a great time to look back at what has happened and think about how it can affect the year to come.

The latest edition of the Journal of Laser Dentistry is available now to members of the Academy of Laser Dentistry and contains valuable insight on laser dentistry.

As we approach the holidays and the end of the year, it may be a good time to reflect on interpersonal relationships both personally and professionally.

Carestream Dental’s popular webinar series will return in a virtual format and run for 2 weeks, giving dental professionals flexible access to education, networking, and training.

Informative, educational content led this year’s numbers for Modern Hygienist, providing a good source for hygienists to make informed choices and expand their knowledge on several topics. Here are the top 10 Modern Hygienist articles of 2022.

There can be many money challenges for dental assistants, especially this time of year, so here are some tips to help you stick to your budget and spend wisely.

Join the Sanders Sisters as they welcome the holidays and the last episode of their first season of Floss & FlipFlops! In this episode, the sisters discuss the 12 medical conditions on Santa’s list that can indicate a bigger systemic complication, and how you can integrate your knowledge of these conditions in helping your patients achieve lifelong health!

The new staffing platform is designed to connect practices with empty positions to qualified dental professionals.

Join host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, as she and John Flucke, DDS, Chad Duplantis, DDS, and Debbie Zaller, RDH, as they discuss what they are thankful for and where they find meaning in the dental profession. [24 minutes]