Resources, insights, and advice to help you stay at the top of your field and deliver exceptional patient care.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your career, this corner is designed with you in mind.
Curated content designed specifically for dental professionals who want to grow and excel.
A new dental hygienist event in NYC on October 23. Real CE, real networking, and a night built for hygienists who are tired of the same old conference. Educate. Connect. Elevate.
Nutrition and oral health are deeply connected, and for RDHs, the signs often show up in the mouth first. A Registered Dental Hygienist and myofunctional therapy practitioner shares the deficiencies she spots chairside, why food frequency can matter more than sugar, and the one nutrition shift every hygienist should start recommending tomorrow.
A dental hygienist walked into a neurology research lab and helped prove that something as simple as flossing could lower your risk of stroke. Here is what she found and what it means for your health.
Dental hygienists are leaving the profession in record numbers due to burnout, physical strain, lack of autonomy, and a rapidly changing scope of practice landscape.
How much do dental hygienists actually make in 2026? As an RDH with 20+ years of clinical experience, I’m breaking down salary by state, experience, and work setting plus the insider stuff job boards won’t tell you.
Want to become a dental hygienist but don’t know where to start? A Registered Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of experience breaks down exactly how to get into dental hygiene school, from prerequisite courses and GPA requirements to the interview process, letters of recommendation, and what to expect. Learn the difference between an Associate and Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, and get real insider advice from someone who has lived it.
After more than twenty years as an RDH, I have watched dental practices struggle under the weight of too many disconnected marketing tools. Aron AI is the first all in one platform built specifically for dental offices, and it is changing how practices grow, communicate, and protect the hygiene schedule. Here is my honest take on what it does and why it matters.
A Dentist’s Guide to Finding an Associate Position and Getting Into a Specialty Breaking into dentistry is one thing. Figuring out what comes next
A roadmap to getting into Dental school from high school to the DAT’s Shoshana shares her Journey so you can learn
From our very first day in Dental Hygiene school or Dental school to our last patient, we grow through shared knowledge and collective experience. The Dental community and profession thrives when we support each other. Whether you have clinical insights, practice wisdom, student perspectives, or innovations to share, your voice matters. If you are interested in contributing content or sharing your expertise your voice matters. Please feel free to reach out and let’s elevate our profession together.
Before diving into treatment plans, take time to listen and empathize. Patients who feel heard are more likely to follow through with recommended care and return for regular visits.
From digital impressions to AI-powered diagnostics, dental technology is evolving rapidly. Investing in learning new tools can improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency.
A well-trained dental team is your greatest asset. Regular training sessions and team-building activities create a positive work environment that patients can feel.
Avoid dental jargon when talking to patients. Use analogies, visual aids, and simple language to help patients understand their conditions and treatment options.