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06/15/2026

Meet Dr. Yu-Yao Chang, McGill Dentistry graduate, current dental resident at Montreal Children’s Hospital, and content creator Yu-Yao/Zachary Chang l Dentist 🦷.
 
Read more about Dr. Yu-Yao in the June issue of or online now! 🦷 Discover what made him pursue dentistry, why he created his YouTube channel, and much more.
 
Next Gen of the Month is a monthly Q&A with a dental student or new dentist where we ask them about their experiences and accomplishments thus far in their dentistry journey. ⭐️ Subscribe to the Next Gen monthly e-newsletter for this article and more to be delivered directly to your inbox.💻
 
Article available online now (link in bio).

06/15/2026

New Issue Alert: Oral Surgery Edition 🥼🦷

The latest issue of is now available, curated by editor Dr. Bruce Pynn, and packed with timely insights, clinical reviews, case reports, and perspectives from leaders in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Whether you're a general practitioner, specialist, educator, or student, this issue offers valuable perspectives on the evolving field of oral surgery.

Read the issue now: https://buff.ly/GwE5pi1

06/14/2026

How can a hygiene department grow without adding more patients? 🤔

This article from Gabriele Eva Maycher, BSc, PID, Dip DH, RDH, challenges a common assumption in dentistry, exploring how practices can increase hygiene production by focusing on case acceptance, preventive services, periodontal care, and patient education — rather than simply trying to fill more chairs.

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A common assumption in dentistry is that revenue growth requires an increase in patient volume. In hygiene, this assumption is not only incorrect — it is limiting. Significant growth already exists…

06/14/2026

Could the future treatment for chronic bad breath involve a healthier oral microbiome?

Researchers at the University of Washington are exploring oral microbiome transplants as a potential treatment for chronic halitosis, transferring beneficial oral bacteria to help rebalance microbial communities associated with persistent bad breath.

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University of Washington researchers are testing whether oral microbiome transplants from healthy donors can help treat chronic halitosis by restoring bacterial balance in the mouth.

06/13/2026

The rules of dental marketing are changing and AI is reshaping how patients find information online. 🧑‍💻

This article by Imrin Sandhu, CEO of Sunrise Reach, explores what dental practices need to know about the rise of AI-powered search, where visibility is increasingly influenced by content quality, authority, and the ability to answer patient questions directly — not just traditional SEO tactics.

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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) search platforms and AI-generated search results is fundamentally changing how patients make decisions — and which dental practices ultimately win their…

06/13/2026

Only 51% of dentists are on social media. If you are considering signing up for one of the many social media platforms available, here's a look at the top 3 channels that your peers find most valuable.

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06/12/2026

Is there something you want to improve at your office, but you don’t know how to convince the practice owner or manager to adopt it?

This article by Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta explores a practical framework for implementing change in the dental office, from introducing new technologies and workflows to improving team communication and patient experience.

Let us know if these tips work for you!

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Is there something you want to improve at your office, but you don’t know how to convince the practice owner or manager to adopt it? This article will give tips on how you can make a difference at…

06/12/2026

Saving a compromised tooth often requires more than a single procedure — it requires a long-term strategy.

This clinical case from Dr. Beth Ann Damas highlights how a severely compromised tooth was successfully managed through a combination of endodontic, periodontal, and restorative care, extending its function and preserving the patient’s natural smile.

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The follow three case studies all present with varying degrees of invasive cervical resorption (ICR). ICR is an uncommon yet aggressive type of external tooth resorption. The exact etiology is…

06/11/2026

Meet Joe Siegfried, RDH, international speaker and educator. Joe leads the Myofunctional Therapy Curriculum at rdhu Inc. and is the owner of Kingsmill Dental Hygiene and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy in Toronto, Canada.
 
Find out more about Joe’s career journey and what drew him to Myofunctional Therapy by reading the full Q&A on our website: link in bio! 💜
 
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06/11/2026

This case report from Dr. Isabel Mello examines mental nerve paresthesia caused by pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis associated with a mandibular second premolar, highlighting how endodontic pathology can present with sensory disturbances that mimic other conditions.

The case underscores the importance of thorough diagnosis and timely intervention, demonstrating how appropriate endodontic treatment can resolve both the infection and the associated neurological symptoms.

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This report documents a case of paresthesia secondary to pulpal infection on a second mandibular premolar. Patient presented to the endodontist with symptoms of ipsilateral paresthesia following to…