Table of ContentsFeaturesOh, deer!Oh dear, the deer tick has caused an epidemic of Lyme disease (LD). Goodie Bags: An important part of any practiceIf you’re like me, you’ve been handing out goodie bags to patients since the first day of your first job. Blue Chip Stock: Increase your stock value at dental practicePretend that someone gave you $1,000 and told you that the money had to be invested in the stock market. How would you know which stocks to pick? Online continuing educationOver the last five to 10 years, formal higher education has shifted from “brick and mortar” schools to online learning ... Do you see how I see?When you were younger did you tend to bring items close to your eyes to see fine details? Think of a time when you needed to thread a needle or find a part for your model airplane. It's time to revisit gingivitisAs dental providers, we know that gingivitis is the reversible precursor to periodontal disease. If it is not controlled, it can progress to full-blown perio disease. Recurrent aphthous stomatitisThose pesky, painful canker sores that sometimes occur can drive patients to your practice, concerned that they have oral cancer. Digital Radiology: Tips for expanding technologySome people make things happen, some watch things happen, and some don’t know anything happened.” From “The Power of Purpose,” by Richard J. Leider ColumnsHygienists and the mediaA conversation on Amy’s list (AmyRDH.com) recently focused on the demeaning portrayal of dental hygienists in visual media. Mid-level providers -- what does that mean?I have noticed during the past couple of years that in dentistry, the term midlevel provider has numerous definitions ... HIPAA complianceThe Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 changed the way information regarding patient information was shared. It's not a baby wipeWhile recently waiting for a doctor’s appointment, I observed an assistant handing a patient a hospital-grade disinfecting wipe to wipe her face. Position yourself for healthPatient positioning should be based on keeping things simple and safe for the clinician. Yes, patients should be kept as comfortable as possible. Tonsilloliths are living biofilmsYesterday was an odd clinical day for me. While in conversation with a patient, I let an expletive roll off my tongue.
Noncompliant patientsToday, I am really frustrated! I just finished another patient with absolutely terrible oral hygiene. Necrotizing sialometaplasiaMorris is seeking treatment for an ulcerlike lesion in his palate. Morris is 29 years old, and uses alcohol and tobacco on a daily basis. Using lasers correctlyHanging a picture securely on the wall requires more than just a nail and hammer. DepartmentsAs convenient as it getsIn a survey conducted not that long ago, PennWell (the publisher of RDH) attempted to discern how dental professionals prefer to fulfill their obligations ... RDH Under One Roof
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