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Behind every practice is a person. Who they are outside the operatory shapes everything that happens inside it.

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Book Review: Realistic Goals by Dr. Naved Fatmi
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Book Review: Realistic Goals by Dr. Naved Fatmi

What do you get when a dentist writes Atomic HabitsYou get Realistic Goals by Dr Naved Fatmi. A grounded, experience driven guide to ambition, resilience, and r

Carl Demadema  ·  2026-03-03

The Work Before the Work: Stillness, Leadership, and the Inner Architecture of Modern Dentistry
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The Work Before the Work: Stillness, Leadership, and the Inner Architecture of Modern Dentistry

By Dr. Dila KayaThe Inner Work of LeadershipWhat happens off the clock shapes everything that happens during the workday.For women in dentistry, especially thos

Dr. Dila Kaya  ·  2026-03-02

Off the Clock, On the Front Lines: The Untapped Power of Dental Hygienists
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Off the Clock, On the Front Lines: The Untapped Power of Dental Hygienists

National Children’s Dental Health Month highlights prevention, education, and access to care for children. It also creates space to reflect on how licensed dent

Marvelyn Navarro, RDH  ·  2026-03-01

Choosing the Right Partner in a Time of Unlimited Opportunity
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Choosing the Right Partner in a Time of Unlimited Opportunity

Education and trusted partnerships are redefining how dentists grow. As access to learning expands, confidence comes from guidance, mentorship, and long term su

Vincent D'Alise  ·  2026-02-16

The Quiet Power of Relationships in Dentistry
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The Quiet Power of Relationships in Dentistry

Technology may advance dentistry, but relationships sustain it. Strong partnerships built on presence, honesty, and service shape better outcomes for practices,

Jig Patel, A2Z Imaging  ·  2026-02-01

You’re Not Bad at Job Hunting: You’ve Just Been Taught the Wrong Rules
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You’re Not Bad at Job Hunting: You’ve Just Been Taught the Wrong Rules

The new year brings clarity. For many dental associates, that honesty leads back to job hunting. It is not about being behind. It is about shifting from urgency

Dr. Ellie Halabian  ·  2026-02-01

The Dental FI-gienist: Why Dental Hygienists Should Strive for Financial Independence (FI)
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The Dental FI-gienist: Why Dental Hygienists Should Strive for Financial Independence (FI)

The FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early, has been a growing trend over the last 22 years. Followers of this movement actively s

Dana Paladino  ·  2025-12-18

“Help Is on the Way, Dear!” – How a Dental Study Club Was Born in Tennessee
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“Help Is on the Way, Dear!” – How a Dental Study Club Was Born in Tennessee

(Mrs. Doubtfire voice, naturally.)Let’s talk about dental office managers—you know, the ones juggling scheduling chaos, calming down Karen after her crown crack

Jean Carter, Chapter President – Tennessee Dental Connection  ·  2025-07-31

The Root of It All: Connection, Culture, and Whole-Person Dentistry
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The Root of It All: Connection, Culture, and Whole-Person Dentistry

By Rachel Sanner, RDA, SOAA Quiet Shift Inside the PracticeDental clinics today move fast. With digital imaging, intraoral scanning, AI-supported diagnostics, a

Rachel Sanner, RDA, SOA  ·  2025-07-31

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