The Cusp Blog

Wafaa, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Wafaa, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Wafaa is a clinician, mentor, and advocate who brings visibility and inclusivity to dentistry. As the first in her family to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in dental...

Wafaa, RDH, BSDH, MSDH

Wafaa is a clinician, mentor, and advocate who brings visibility and inclusivity to dentistry. As the first in her family to earn both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in dental...

Megan Koller, BSDH, RDH

Megan Koller, BSDH, RDH

Megan Koller is a registered dental hygienist and content creator who empowers patients and professionals through relatable education and storytelling. She blends clinical insight with real-life conversations, encouraging providers to...

Megan Koller, BSDH, RDH

Megan Koller is a registered dental hygienist and content creator who empowers patients and professionals through relatable education and storytelling. She blends clinical insight with real-life conversations, encouraging providers to...

Kate Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA

Kate Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA

Kate Machado always knew she wanted to be a dental hygienist, but she never expected how much the profession would help her grow into a leader. Today, she’s teaching the...

Kate Machado, RDH, BS, MEd, FADHA

Kate Machado always knew she wanted to be a dental hygienist, but she never expected how much the profession would help her grow into a leader. Today, she’s teaching the...

Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan

Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan

A fourth-generation dentist and proud HBCU grad, is using her voice to drive change. From mentoring 1,000+ future providers to influencing national policy, she’s advancing dentistry beyond the operatory. quip:...

Dr. Zerita C. Buchanan

A fourth-generation dentist and proud HBCU grad, is using her voice to drive change. From mentoring 1,000+ future providers to influencing national policy, she’s advancing dentistry beyond the operatory. quip:...

Joann, RDH Dental Hygienist & Chronic Illness Advocate

Joann, RDH Dental Hygienist & Chronic Illness A...

Joann’s lived experience with chronic kidney disease brings a rare kind of insight to the operatory. One that reminds us every patient has a story, and every provider does, too....

Joann, RDH Dental Hygienist & Chronic Illness A...

Joann’s lived experience with chronic kidney disease brings a rare kind of insight to the operatory. One that reminds us every patient has a story, and every provider does, too....

Anistinn, Dental Hygiene Student & Creator

Anistinn, Dental Hygiene Student & Creator

Dental hygiene school isn’t just plaque scores and perio charts. It’s long nights, self-doubt, finding patients wherever you can, and somehow still showing up with heart.   quip: For many,...

Anistinn, Dental Hygiene Student & Creator

Dental hygiene school isn’t just plaque scores and perio charts. It’s long nights, self-doubt, finding patients wherever you can, and somehow still showing up with heart.   quip: For many,...