What Social Media Taught Me About Patient Expectations and How It Is Changing Orthodontic Practice
Patients often form expectations about orthodontic treatment long before they enter the clinic. Increasingly, those expectations are shaped by what they see on
Dr. Tamara Alqazaha · 2026-03-03
The Mental Shift The Empathetic Executive: Leading with Mental Health in Mind
Mental health is central to modern leadership. Empathetic managers shape culture, reduce stress, and help teams thrive by creating safe, supportive workplaces w
Jean Carter · 2026-02-16
Upholding Ethical Standards in Dental Care Amid Policy Changes
As dental professionals, we adhere to a code of ethics that prioritizes patient autonomy, confidentiality, societal trust, and equitable care distribution. Howe
Brittany Cox · 2025-12-03
Humanization in Healthcare and Dentistry: The Unpaid Debt
Humanization in healthcare is a concept that goes beyond addressing patients’ needs from a purely technical standpoint. It also encompasses kindness within heal
Andrea Lorena Basualdo Allende, DDS · 2025-08-22
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Price We Pay to Become a Dental Hygienist
Do you remember life before and during dental hygiene school? If you ask most dental hygienists, they will tell you those were some of the most difficult times
Dana Paladino, BS, BSDH, MS · 2025-08-21
Silent Behaviors, Loud Truths: The Role of the Dentist in Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA)—formerly known as Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy—is a form of abuse in which a caregiver deliberately induces, falsi
Dr. Andrea Basualdo Allende · 2025-07-31