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Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Articles

Be honest with patients, but minimize the stresses that have become all too common during the pandemic.

Mindreading what your patients are thinking

Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has been around since it was introduced in early 2001. Even though the caries paradigm shifted from a surgical to a medical approach, some practitioners are still spitting out the same tired recommendations.

Dental Caries Etiology and Personal Oral Hygiene: Let’s Query the Truth Fairy

Cathy Tomlinson Wood believes modern dentistry can impact every part of patients’ lives, helping them achieve a beautiful smile while staying healthy. Cathy attended Detroit Mercy and Wayne State Universities, earning a dental hygiene degree and Master’s degree in education. She holds certifications in N2O, local anesthesia, and laser dentistry, and currently works alongside Dr. Keith Kelley at A Center for Family Dentistry in Troy, Michigan. 

Exploring the causes, symptoms and why treating this patient population is important.

Pregnancy and xerostomia: What you need to know

Katrina M Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, is a graduate and recipient of countless awards from the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene. She is proud to currently serve on the alumni society for one of the most prestigious dental schools in the country. Katrina’s professional career emerged as an educator when she attained full-time employment with a career college in Phoenix, Arizona. A physical manifestation of Katrina’s commitment to her profession is in the development of her textbook, "Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Profession." Katrina proudly received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with distinction through Northern Arizona University as a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society distinguished member. Currently, Katrina is a distinguished speaker with Dental Hygiene Culture as she lectures nationally in a variety of dental hygiene continuing education content.

Learn how to overcome three common challenges dental hygienists face.

Celebrating the red, white and blues of dental hygiene

Hygienists are on the frontline to identify problems and guide patients to seek help.

Your favorite patient climbs into your chair, and you are concerned. (I know, you aren’t supposed to have favorites, but face it, you do.) She doesn’t look so good. Weight has been dropping off her since her last visit four months ago. Her skin looks sallow, and the shine and luster in her eyes is gone. The enamel is wearing off of her teeth.

Eating disorders and dental care

Why clinicians must always consider the needs of individual patients and supporting research when selecting a protocol.

Baby Boomers and oral irrigation

Bruce Hamilton, DDS, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where he is an assistant professor in the general dentistry department.

Anne Hill, DDS, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and a member of the International Association for Dental Researchers, American Dental Education Association and American Association for Women Dentists.  She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in the department of general dentistry.

Danita Adams, RDH, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association and the Academy of Dental Education Association.  She is currently working as an instructor at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in the department of periodontology. 

Pamela Albin, RDH, BS, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association and Tennessee Dental Hygienist Association.  She is currently a clinical instructor in the dental hygiene department at the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.

Why four dental professionals recommend DEBACTEROL.

How to treat recurrent aphthous ulcers

What should you do if your patient is suffering a crisis?

How starting a conversation can save a life

Robert Elsenpeter is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Dental Products Report and Digital Esthetics. He is also the author of 18 technology books, including the award-winning Green IT: Reduce Your Information System's Environmental Impact While Adding to the Bottom Line. As such, he’s particularly interested in the technological side of dentistry.

How the volunteer efforts of faculty and students from the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine help Tongan patients.

Dental care in paradise

Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS, believes dentistry is no longer just about fixing teeth. Dentistry is oral medÂ­icine. Her work helps dental professionals embrace the opportunities and understand the metrics that accurate insurance coding provides. The ADA recognized her expertise by inviting her to write a chapter in its CDT 2017 Companion book and again for its CDT 2018 Companion. She is the author of the DentalCodeology series of easy-to-read, bite-size books. Her latest book, "Teledentistry: Pathway to Pathology" was co-written with Cindy Purdy, RDH, BS. She can be reached at patti@dentalcodeology.com.

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