Tracee S. Dahm

2 weeks ago | buff.ly | Kevin Henry |Tracee S. Dahm |Beth Gaddis |Melissa Busch

The world of dental staffing is changing. The shortage is unlikely to improve for five to 10 years. A new leadership model for staffing needs to be put in place. Building a culture of positivity, high energy, leadership, and transparency are three key elements that need to be in place to retain team members and build a long-term team. Be a “team builder.” Dentists and office managers need to view their role as that of a team builder.

1 month ago | rdhmag.com | Tracee S. Dahm |Jackie Sanders

Tracee Dahm has studied up on antidepressants and oral health. The topic intrigues her because she’s treating more patients who are taking antianxiety or antidepressant medications, many of them quite young. Her research indicates that many of these meds can lead to oral health problems, including dry mouth, bruxism, and xerostomia. In our podcast, Tracee discusses some of these medications and the side effects you should be watching for. Are you seeing more of this in your patient population?

2 months ago | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch

Dental caries may be linked to trace elements, including cobalt, cesium, and lead, indicating that interventions like dietary changes may aid in the prevention of tooth decay. The study was published in March in BMC Oral Health. However, iron was not associated with caries, the authors wrote.

Mar 26, 2025 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch |Kevin Henry

Postbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria. This review was recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research. Additionally, postbiotics may effectively regulate oral microbiota, strengthen host immunity, and help maintain a neutral mouth pH, the authors wrote.

Mar 14, 2025 | drbicuspid.com | Ava Barros |James C. Melville |Tracee S. Dahm |Melissa Busch

Many times, mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians. The study was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. The variability in decisions may shine a light on the need for evidence-based clinical guidelines for extracting asymptomatic third molars, the authors wrote.