Volume 43, Issue 10 (November/December 2023)

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Dental unit waterline safety: What is (and isn't) going well

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA

Nov. 29, 2023

Dental unit waterlines are a perfect environment for bacterial growth and have to be properly maintained for safety. But a new survey reveals that isn't happening, for a lot of...

Grassroots survey results: Profisil Fluoride Varnish from Kettenbach Dental

Maryam Shamuel, RDH

Nov. 29, 2023

A grassroots team of evaluators recently tested Profisil Fluoride Varnish with their patients. Here are the results.

Inspiration

Thank you to members of the 2023 RDH Community Connections

Jackie Sanders, MBA, RDH

Nov. 28, 2023

RCC Influencers are your dental hygiene peers who have gone the extra step to unify the profession. Find out what they each contribute to the profession.

Career & Profession

Creating value in the dental hygiene profession: A patient-centered approach

Rafael Rondon, BS, RDH

Nov. 28, 2023

Assessing, diagnosing, educating, and coding—hygienists are juggling a lot. Here's a look at how focusing on fundamental principles maximizes the value of our services.

Chairside Impact: Pac-Dent’s ProMate EZ-Q Handpiece and AntiSplatr Prophy Angles

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH

Nov. 27, 2023

Meet the newest members of Pac-Dent's preventive line, the ProMate EZ-Q Quick Disconnect Hygiene Handpiece and the redesigned AntiSplatr Disposable Prophy Angles.

More content from Volume 43, Issue 10 (November/December 2023)

Patient Care

Is dentistry truly committed to combatting CIPD? A researcher's call for change

Anne O. Rice, BS, RDH, CDP, FAAOSH

Nov. 24, 2023

Anne O. Rice interviews Dr. Tim Donley in the last of this four-part series. “It’s time for all stakeholders in medicine to realize that the most important health-care provider...

Pathology

The tongue doesn’t lie: What it’s trying to tell us

Kristin Evans, BS, RDH

Nov. 22, 2023

The tongue can be an obstacle to patient care, but it reveals a lot about our patients’ systemic health. Here are some conditions to watch for.

Ergonomics

Promoting health and wellness of dental professionals throughout their career

Melody McGee, MBA, RDH, EPDH

Nov. 21, 2023

Establishing a routine that emphasizes physical and mental wellness (such as yoga) can contribute to a longer, healthier dental hygiene career. These hygienists share what they...

Patient Care

Identifying and managing trigeminal neuralgia in the dental office

Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH

Nov. 21, 2023

Trigeminal neuralgia is often undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, or underdiagnosed. Here’s what you need to know about this rare condition and its dental implications.

Patient Care

Ancient tongue diagnosis for the 21st century dental hygienist

Kathryn Gilliam, BA, RDH, MAAOSH, HIAOMT

Nov. 20, 2023

Learning about the ancient art and science of tongue examination and diagnosis from traditional Chinese medicine can expand our knowledge and ability to help patients achieve ...

Patient Care

How to identify dental patients at risk for sleep-disordered breathing

Vilma Cordero, MHSc, BASDH, RDH

Nov. 17, 2023

With thorough medical histories and knowledge in sleep disordered breathing, dental hygienists can help patients lead healthier lives.

Chairside Impact: The Hydrosonic Pro from Curaprox

Sercan Akyalcin, DDS, PhD

Nov. 15, 2023

Oral hygiene can be a challenge for patients, but especially patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Electric toothbrushes are a game changer, and the Hydrosonic Pro is one...

Silver Diamine Fluoride

Not using silver diamine fluoride regularly? Here's why you should be

Brooke Ackerman, MSDH

Nov. 14, 2023

Have you worked with SDF yet? If not, there are numerous reasons to try it, and numerous reasons to continue using it in hygiene practice.

Insurance

The age-old question: Dental CDT code D4910 versus code D1110

Kathy S. Forbes, BS, RDH

Nov. 10, 2023

No dentist wants less money for themselves and more money for the carriers due to dental coding. But these two codes have had providers confused for decades.

Pathology

Burning mouth syndrome: Causes, signs and symptoms, and patient treatment options

Andreina Sucre, MSc, RDH

Oct. 31, 2023

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a debilitating chronic condition most common in middle-aged women. Here's what to know and how you can help your patients who have BMS.