Table of ContentsDepartmentsEditor's NoteMy choices for 2006Every December, I tip my hat to the writers who put in long hours to provide the editorial content for this magazine.
Reader's ForumReaders’ forumI would like to submit a photograph for your consideration, because it’s so cool!
ColumnsComfort ZoneCalendar thoughtsNumbers are magical. They can conjure up happy thoughts, birthdays, anniversaries, countdowns, scores, and measurements.
From the EdgeApathy or action?“Dental Hygiene is a dying profession.” Those were the exact words spoken by my friend and fellow dental hygienist, and she was serious.
Public HealthLet’s collaborate!As dental hygienists, we want a strong voice to carry our message of the importance of oral health in daily life.
Staff RxPatient resistanceOne problem we are having in our practice is the number of patients who express resistance to having periodontal scaling and root planing.
Infection ControlTime to get your flu vaccineAs another flu (influenza) season approaches, it’s time for dental health-care professionals to consider getting their annual vaccination against the flu.
Mind, Body & SpiritSniff before you eatMany of us work longer and harder hours this time of year. We have more things to do because of the holidays and family gatherings.
Periodontal TherapyThe power of disinfectionNot many RDH readers, especially those younger than 30, will remember Mercurochrome.
From the PodiumBroaden your perio horizonsAn ad that caught my attention invites dentists, hygienists, assistants, and office staff to participate in Periodontal Disease Update 2006 - Broaden Your Perio Horizons.
FeatureThose Darn Canvas BagsI recently sat in my bedroom staring at my closet. It was filled with various projects that I planned to do that had not come to fruition.
Dental Hygiene Down UnderWhen hygienist Veronica Manoa-Hofbauer read about RDH magazine’s 2006 Under One Roof conference on the Internet last spring, she decided to show the information to her boss.
Insurance Coding & Communication Tips for HygienistsHygienists may believe that they do not have any responsibility for talking with patients about their insurance.
Food Allergies Can Kill - Are You Prepared?How could this be happening? Every second felt like an hour. She was still coughing and wheezing, and that was a good sign.
Before they ask ...Background noise in a typical exam room includes electric toothbrushes humming, plaque being scraped, soft music, and occasional chattering between you and your patient.
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