A Clinician in the Classroom: Lessons from Moving into Education

October 16, 2026—Laura Vanderwerf shares what surprised her, what helped and advice for clinicians thinking about teaching.

From Private Practice to Public Health: How a Friday Fill-In Became a Career

October 15, 2026—Christina Emmert shares what community health has taught her about flexibility, listening and leadership.

From RDH to COM®: Building on the Dental Hygiene Foundation

October 12, 2026—Curiosity is where it begins. Joy Lantz shares the questions that opened a career path she never expected.

Healthy Gums Do Not Bleed

September 17, 2026—Patients call it normal. But you can reframe periodontal conversations through ethical, evidence-informed communication.

When a Routine Hygiene Visit Signals Heart Disease: Recognizing early clues of coronary artery disease

August 25, 2026—The signs were there before the diagnosis. Would you catch them?

The Periodontal EFDA Rule in Missouri, A Conversation with Diann Bomkamp

August 20, 2026—One vote could reshape who is allowed to scale teeth. It matters everywhere.

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Presence, Passion, Purpose: How One Ambassador Is Changing How Communities See Dental Hygiene

July 9, 2026—The conversations happening outside the clinic may be just as important as the ones happening inside it.

The Question I Was Asking Wrong About Pride Month

June 15, 2026—The question that changed how one hygienist approaches every patient who walks through the door.

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Someone Saw My Potential. Now I Help Others See Theirs.

June 12, 2026—The conversations you're already having could change someone's life. Here's how to make them count.

Hygienists on the Hill: A Conversation with Incoming President Jessica August

June 3, 2026—A look inside ADHA's Capitol Hill Day and what it means for the profession's future, from the leader about to take the helm.

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Nearly 4,000 RDHs Have Spoken — Here’s What the 2026 State of Work Report Reveals

May 18, 2026—Burnout, compensation, autonomy, and the Compact. The profession has a lot to say.

ADA and AAOMR Recommendations: Patient Selection for Dental Radiography and CBCT

April 22, 2026—The first major update since 2012 changes how clinicians decide when to image.