When Pain Becomes the Norm: A Wake-Up Call for Dental Professionals

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…

Smiles Start Here: Celebrating Dental Hygienists Week

With National Dental Hygienist Week coming up, it’s the perfect time for dental offices everywhere to recognize the incredible hygienists who are essential to patient care. They are often among the first friendly faces patients meet when they arrive at…

The 5 “W’s” of Oral Care for Those Living with One of the Dementias

Dr. Joy Poskozimm, FDC2026 Speaker Maintaining a healthy smile for all of us is a form of self-care.Monitoring daily oral hygiene for all our clients, patients and loved ones is extremely important not simply for health, but also for social…

The Top 5 HR Policies Every Small Business Must Have (No Matter the Industry)

By ProspectHR Consulting Director of Business Operations, Alexandra Lewis Human resource (HR) policies can help create work environments that value consistency and fairness and foster employee growth and productivity. Knowing which ones will best enhance your employee experience and support…