

“Help! We’ve Had an Exposure” Best Practices for Post-Exposure Protocol in the Dental Office
By: Alyssa Aberle, MBA, RDH, CDIPC Preparation is key when (not if ) your office has an exposure. If you’ve worked in dentistry for any amount of time, you probably know someone who has had an injury in the office. I’m guessing that injury didn’t happen at the...

50 Years & Counting
By: Dr. Allen Vean The MDDS Board of Directors met recently and our co-editor, Dr. Amisha Singh, gave a beautiful presentation on “Professionalism.” As I listened to her speak, I realized that as of this spring, I will have graduated from dental school fifty years...

Practicing Dentistry: The Most Dangerous Profession?
By: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in dental clinicians is well documented in the literature, ranging...

The Perfect Blend Maximizing Success with Online and Office Marketing for Dental Practices
By: Mr. Brandon Bosch This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. In today's competitive dental landscape, combining online and office marketing strategies is essential for attracting and retaining patients while keeping your...

Shift Your Energy to Shift Your Burnout
By: Laura Brenner, DDS This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. Do you ever feel burnt out by burnout?The word is everywhere these days. I’ll admit, as someone who loves helping others reduce burnout, even I get sick of...

Self-care for Healthcare Professionals
By: Purnima Hernandez, DDS, MA, CHWC This article is part of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention Speaker Series. At the peak of my career, I had a sudden onset of vague symptoms which included hearing impairment in the right ear, extreme fatigue and brain...

RMDC 2024: New Look, New Features & Classic Favorites
By: J.R. Franco, DDS and Amisha Singh, DDS The holidays are here and the 2024 Rocky Mountain Dental Convention (RMDC) is right around the corner! We are excited to have three fun-filled days of continuing education, networking, social events, area discounts and a...

Attaining Financial Fitness for Your Career Journey
By: Jeff Feakes While moving through your career as a healthcare provider, there isn’t a single template for a financially healthy life. Let alone a fulfilling journey to retirement. It’s not an exact science. Life happens and there will always be twists and turns...

Embracing Trauma: Informed Dental Care for Patient Well-being
By: Adriana Zuniga Patients come in and out of our dental offices from many walks of life. They are diverse in many ways and carry a large set of life experiences. Unfortunately, some of those patients come in with a history of negative life experiences also known...

The Community of Dentistry
By: Amisha Singh, DDS Community. When you read this word, what do you think about? Some of us imagine our families, the hands of our loved ones, the eyes of our children. Some of us think about the people in our neighborhood, the smiles of old acquaintances, the...
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