By Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEASFDC 2026 Speaker Within one year of practicing as a dental hygienist, I began experiencing both acute and chronic pain. What started as tension and a dull ache in my left shoulder spiraled into severe…
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By ArNelle Wright, DMD, MS This article first appeared in the January/February issue of Today’s FDA. As we step into a new year, many of us in dentistry have set professional goals — improving case acceptance rates or expanding our…
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By Melvina MacDonald, Employee Assistance Program Director, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Inc. “I feel like if I go on like this, I will get sick.” “I can’t think, I am confused …” “I have too much stress at home and work.”…
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By Dr. Christopher J. Cowell Volunteerism … it’s the lifeblood of any healthy organization. Without it, we don’t have anything. With it, we have the potential for anything and everything. So why do I volunteer in our dental association? It…
