Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDHeditorial@drbicuspid.comDental HygieneLet's have a real talk about dental hygienist salary numbers in 2025Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes it's time for a deeper conversation about dental hygienist salaries. Here's why, what it means, and how it impacts the profession and the bottom line of the dental practice.March 17, 2025Dental HygieneFinding joy in dental hygiene again: Beyond the burnout conversationDental hygienists, are you ready to create an environment where you thrive personally and professionally while providing the excellent care your patients deserve? Kelly Tanner has advice that can help.March 5, 2025Dental PracticeWhy emotional intelligence is key to your successKelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes that, in many ways, we miss how crucial emotional intelligence is in the workplace and individually. Emotional intelligence is the ability to adapt and adjust to other people, allowing us to manage ourselves and relationships effectively. In this article, she explains why it is so vital in today's society.November 19, 2020Dental HygieneWhy dental hygienists should view themselves as leadersHere are three things that Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH, believes about dental hygienists: They utilize clinical decision-making to discern the best care for patients, they diagnose alongside the doctors to ensure patients are educated about their treatments, and they create value in patients' lives through the recommended treatments. With that in mind, it's time they should see themselves as leaders, she believes.October 26, 2020Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulatory UpdatesIowa Dental Board cancels hearing, removes documents detailing patient deathThe Iowa Dental Board has canceled a scheduled disciplinary hearing for a dentist who is alleged to have contributed to a patient's death.AnesthesiaThese anesthetics may be linked to serious adverse reactionsPractice TrendsPatients OK paying the same for teledentistry as in-personWellnessWant to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.Public HealthADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S. Loading Most Popular Stories...
