Table of ContentsFeatureSalary & Benefits SurveyIn the August 2006 issue, RDH asked readers for information regarding income and benefits.
The Practical Use of XylitolAt first I felt like a kook. Then it became clear that I was obsessed about it.
The Feud between dentists and periodontistsThe American Academy of Periodontology recently released some guidelines to assist general dentists on referral protocols.
World Smiles Adventures in UgandaWhen I was in dental hygiene school, one of my instructors asked our class, “Why did you choose dental hygiene as your profession?”
Break away from the pack and become a leader!In dental hygiene we are presented with daily opportunities to be leaders; however, some hygienists think of themselves as employees...
ColumnsOral ExamsErythema multiformePresentation: A 20-year-old male is scheduled for his six-month maintenance appointment.
Comfort ZoneManaging moistureThere is a marvelous exhibit at the Samuel D. Harris Museum of Dentistry in Baltimore, Md.
Mind, Body & SpiritKnow your dental doshaMy dear friends Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, and Kristy Menage Bernie, RDH, from California and I have studied and developed courses on the mind, body, and spirit.
Hygiene TouchOpposites attract plaqueDisrupting plaque on teeth is mechanically accomplished with typical toothbrushes using normal methods.
From the PodiumConfessions of a ‘heretic’The first patient of the day enters your operatory. You exchange pleasantries then jump into the appointment.
Periodontal TherapyThe audacity of hopeSome of the most carefully planned vacations can be idyllic in unexpected ways, and our recent trip to Cape Cod was just that and more.
From the EdgeRemember where home is nowMost of us have at least one horror story about our college years. Dental hygiene is a challenging program under the best of circumstances, but...
Staff RxCrunching the numbersDear Dianne, After working 17 years in the same practice, the doctor and his wife (who is the office manager) are making disturbing remarks about my salary.
DepartmentsIndustry news from Proofs magazineIndustry news from the editorial staff at Proofs magazine, a PennWell publication...
Editor's NoteWell, OK thenI don’t count heads. Well, I do for the salary survey, which is on page 40 of this issue.
Reader's ForumReaders’ forumDear RDH: I was so happy to see Lynne Slim's article titled, "Baltimore and Syrian Hamsters."
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