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  • Volume 34, Issue 12

    • Volume 34, Issue 12

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    A dentist for all species

    Jan. 20, 2015
    Veterinary dentistry may appear to be worlds away from human dentistry, but new discoveries in dentistry for animals are informing how all dentists practice. Dr. John Scheels ...
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    Career & Profession

    Growing a professional backbone: Stand up for your occupational health

    Jan. 20, 2015
    An increasing number of dental professionals are aware of WRMSD risks, and frequent discussions occur online regarding the prevention of injuries, what products work well, and...
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    Patient Care

    Conflicted Over Fees: Evaluate why fees are high before feeling guilty about them

    Jan. 20, 2015
    Dental staff members may feel that the services they render are not worth what the patient is being charged. As a consultant, I understand that staff members are often not aware...
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    Patient Care

    It's easier than you think to lose a patient's trust

    Jan. 19, 2015
    Our patients are not fools, and it is easy to lose their trust and confidence. If they feel something is amiss in your dental practice, they will promptly find a different care...
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    Little things matter: Give patients a five-star welcome when they arrive

    Jan. 19, 2015
    When welcoming and greeting a patient, it is important to consider an individual's preferences, as well as their own experience of the practice. Though these details may seem ...

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    Five Game Changers: Will they alter the course of dental hygiene treatment?

    Jan. 16, 2015
    With the beginning of a new year, clinicians may be wondering what new technologies or services they should consider. As I reflected on this, it led me to consider what has the...
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    Are You a Prima Donna: How do dental hygienists shed the stereotype?

    Jan. 16, 2015
    Nobody wants to be known as a prima donna hygienist. You know the type: smug, condescending, and generally thinks they are better than everybody else in the office.
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    Drafting a thank you letter: It's important for hygienists to express gratitude

    Jan. 16, 2015
    Taking the time to write a letter to show your appreciation differentiates you from others. It also signals to the recipient that you are in possession of soft skills, which will...
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    80 cities where dental hygienists are in search of 80 degrees

    Jan. 6, 2015
    Just for grins, the climate of January and February in 80 U.S. cities is weighted evenly against the income power of dental hygienists. What's the warmest place to perform an ...
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    Women's Health

    Dec. 19, 2014
    A Peer-Reviewed Publication Written by Cathy Hester Seckman, RDHAbstractDental hygienists must be knowledgeable about women's oral and overall health. This course begins with ...
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    Patient Care

    Product Report

    Dec. 18, 2014
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    Celebrating new prophy angles

    Dec. 18, 2014
    I always appreciate it when manufacturers offer a new "spin" (pun intended) on a product we use every day. I'm pleased to discuss seven new options in prophy angles this month...
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    The evolution of plaque removal

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Contemporary toothpaste targets changing the 'enabling' factor with bacteria and tooth surfaces
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    Fluid Storyline

    Dec. 18, 2014
    What the components of gingival crevicular fluid tell us
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    What's in a link?

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Both my editor and I are a bit over the top when it comes to our dogs. Mark Hartley recently told me that he Skypes with his granddaughter just about every week, which includes...
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    CDC report on preventive services

    Dec. 18, 2014
    A new report on dental health was recently published with more good news for dental hygiene. Truly, the number of reports discussing dental health published since 2010 have been...
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    Teeth look like ...

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Visual impairments represent a challenge to the oral health care educator
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    A closer look at the skin

    Dec. 18, 2014
    As dental professionals, patients look to us to educate them about their oral health. Today our roles have expanded to include oral-systemic health education. Patients visit the...
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    Patient Care

    Overweight Evidence

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Will dental professionals need to calculate BMI impact on perio risks?
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    Dealing with Benefit Denials

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Dear Dianne, I've been a hygienist for 20 years in the same office. Our doctor is great to work with, plus he does excellent dentistry. However, one of the most frustrating realities...
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    Career & Profession

    Top 5 2014 articles published in RDH

    Dec. 18, 2014
    All of the magazine's articles are archived at RDHmag.com. Based on reader traffic to the website. here are the readers' choices for articles to read. Afterwards, view the top...
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    The 'C' tattoo

    Dec. 18, 2014
    The C-word appears on skin too, and hygienist recounts her experience with skin cancer
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    Career & Profession

    Supernumerary Teeth

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Timothy is a 10-year-old African-American child arriving for a general maintenance appointment. His mother assists in giving you an appraisal of his health and past dental treatment...
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    Dentures and aspiration pneumonia

    Dec. 18, 2014
    My grandfather had dentures. He used to pop them in and out for the entertainment of my children. The first time I remember seeing his dentures, they were in a glass jar in the...
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    Alert for viruses

    Dec. 18, 2014
    In the recent months, our country has been challenged by two major infections - non-polio enterovirus and ebola virus disease (EVD). Both diseases are cause for concern as health...
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    Patient Care

    What does this mean?

    Dec. 18, 2014
    Assessing the readability of patient education materials, and choosing the best messages for your patients