Professional Development

Here is the annual list of the top 10 and bottom 5 cities for dental hygienists to live and work in 2022.

There is a wide variety of technology that can be implemented in everyday, dental hygiene practice, and here are just a few to get started.

Here is the annual list of the top 10 and bottom 5 cities for dentists to live and work in in 2022.

The dental chair can be key in recognizing signs of abuse and intervening on behalf of the patient.

The Sanders Sisters are going international! Join us as we discuss our humanitarian trip to Rwanda, Africa and share the inspiring story of Dr Thomas Lee.

In this episode of Mastermind, host Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, is joined by Jeff Rohde, DDS, and Nicole Rapp, RDH, to discuss how to build the team up in the dental practice and the benefits of doing so. [28 Minutes]

A registered dental hygienist shares her perspective on why she became an RDH and why she feels enriched and empowered by the career.

The Cellerant Group has awarded its Best of Class Hygiene Awards to 17 products.

In a world that can feel increasingly stressful and scary, those anxieties can manifest in the dental practice as well. The key is to help each other and be kind to one another.

Knowing what your patients and colleagues might be going through and acting with empathy can help inform uncomfortable, but important discussions.

This month, the Sanders sisters welcome a surprise guest as they focus on family fitness and wellness, and what you can do to keep your family active.

Join Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jamie Collins, BS, RDH-EA, John Flucke, DDS, and cybersecurity expert Peter Cavrell, in this discussion on how to strengthen cybersecurity in the dental practice, moderated by Lisa Newburger, LISW-S. [35 minutes]

Global events and bad news can feel crushing as we try and live, work, and function every day. In a dental practice, we can take steps to lighten this load together.

Dental hygiene school equips future hygienists in many ways, but some lessons simply come with time and experience rather than books.

As professionals, taking a beat to evaluate and consider our questions and decisions can go a long way in making us better at dental practice management.

A strong dental practice staff starts with a leader that wants to support them in their successes, and showing appreciation is a great first step.

The Sanders Sisters are back, and this month they're talking all about arthritis!

Sounds are a part of every experience that a patient has a dental practice. Are you doing what you can in your practice to mitigate sound-based stressors?

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jeff Rohde, DDS, Debbie Zaller, RDH, Shawnie Cahuya, RDH, and Richard Jentsch, CDT, to discuss if we can make our dental practices greener. [31 minutes]

As dental professionals, doing no harm and not pressuring the patient should be part of every interaction.

Maintaining a healthy and nontoxic work environment in your dental practice is key to keeping employees and patients coming back.

Midmark and Practice Design Group will host these in-person practice design workshops in July and October for practice success.

Dentists—even those who seemingly have it all—often feel guilty or fear stigma when facing mental health challenges.

DS World 2022 from Dentsply Sirona will offer dental professionals the opportunity to see a live implant surgery, David Spade, and education and entertainment opportunities.

Aspen Dental and the Dental Assisting National Board will team up to help dental assistants prepare for the Radiation Health and Safety exam and to bolster their radiography knowledge.

Demand for registered dental hygienists is likely to continue to grow, especially with an aging population that requires more involved dental care.

April is Organ Donation Month and the Sanders sisters sit down to talk about their personal connection to organ donation and why it's so critical.

There are a few common and avoidable mistakes when on the job hunt in the dental industry, and being unprofessional is a big one.

Host Lisa Newburger is joined by Rick Adelstein, DDS, Jeff Rohde, DDS, Debbie Zaller, RDH, Chad Duplantis, DDS, and Kelly Barnhart to discuss what happens when they are confronted with an ethical dilemma in the dental practice. [40 minutes]