RDH Articles, February 2010

Table of Contents

Feature

Small talk, big business

The knack of turning conversation into something worthwhile for the business

The new kid on the block

Advancing children's oral health

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Sherry Hurley, RDH, is a native of Las Vegas and is the youngest of 12 children.

A technical point of view

Patterson Dental hygienist builds a career based on a love of technology

State Politics

Eileen Kowall, RDH, tackles the issues as a Michigan legislator

Pediatric products

that make life easier in any dental office

Life or death

Improving oral cancer screenings

Community service

Liaisons to public health

The 5–W Process

Author describes project for teen assistance with homeless

Coming Together

How a ‘Somebody' can make a difference

Columns

Public Health

Strength in diversity

The spotlight this month focuses on LCDR Nicole Glines, who had the tremendous opportunity to serve on the USNS Comfort, the ship highlighted in last month's column.

Comfort Zone

Creating awareness and enhancing visual acuity

Twenty years ago a smattering of articles began to show up in the dental hygiene literature about musculoskeletal pain.

Infection Control

Self–adhesive sterilization pouches

Sometimes, the simplest questions require the most complex answers. At a recent infection control seminar, I was asked, “How do I use those self–adhesive sterilization pouches properly?”

Oral Exams

Toothbrush damage

Your patient today is 11–year–old Hunter, and he arrives for a six–month maintenance appointment.

Hygiene Touch

All is well with gel

Do you prefer paste or gel? Undoubtedly, lively conversations occur chairside when educating patients and listening to their home–care preferences and routines.

RDH Under One Roof

RDH Under One Roof
Aug. 5–7, 2010
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando

In 2009, Olivia Wann wrote an article titlled, What's new with HIPAA," for RDH eVillage that generated 7,896 page views ...

From the Edge

Use critical thinking

Formal education relies on tests, and our performance determines whether we move to the next level.

Periodontal Therapy

A peri–implantitis update

I recently scheduled a periodontal maintenance appointment with my talented periodontal co–therapists ...

Staff Rx

Balancing patient expectations, ethics

I have never seen such a problem as we are having now with patients who refuse any care that is not covered 100% by insurance.

Departments

Editor's Note

Coming and going

RDH participates in two awards each year. In the final month of winter, we're closing the books on one award and getting underway on the other one.

Continuing Education

This Issue

Volume 30
Issue 2
February 2010
 

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