| | | | | | | Sponsored | | | | Designed by a dental hygienist, the Platypus® flosser provides orthodontic users with a convenient tool to combat gum disease by removing plaque and leftover food without having to waste time with traditional flossing techniques. Platypus’s patented design allows users the ability to quickly and safely navigate under wires, between teeth, and into the gums. Available at Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and Amazon. |
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| | | | | A high-paying hygiene job with an easy schedule may look ideal on paper. But what happens when the role leaves you feeling disconnected from the clinical purpose that brought you into dental hygiene? |
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| | | | | | We've all seen it—the patient who's doing everything right, but is still losing bone. Biological hygienist Barbara Tritz argues that plaque is a red herring in these situations—here's why. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | Profisil® Plus Fluoride Varnish delivers effective cavity protection in a gentle, patient-approved formula. With 5% sodium fluoride plus calcium and phosphate ions, it supports enamel uptake while helping reduce sensitivity. Alcohol- and rosin-free, it’s ideal for all ages, especially kids. New Users: Buy 1 Profisil Plus Combi Pack and get 1 Combi Pack FREE (10 Mint, 10 Berry & 10 Unflavored) Mention Promo Code: RDHCOMBI |
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| | | | | | Evidence indicates that endoscopic-assisted debridement provides superior or equivalent results compared to conventional methods, with added benefits in education and regenerative therapy integration, emphasizing minimally invasive, patient-centered care. |
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| | | | | | Dental hygienists spend their careers caring for others, but they are not immune to needing care themselves. In this personal reflection, one hygienist shares how recovery changed her life, restored her relationships, and deepened the compassion she brings to patient care. |
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| | | | | | Cortisol-driven stress plays a critical role in periodontal inflammation, healing, and patient behavior. Understanding stress patterns and optimizing scheduling and care strategies can improve treatment outcomes and overall oral health. |
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| | | | | | Dental hygiene educators bring valuable clinical experience to students. Calibration helps turn that experience into consistent, fair, and useful instruction. |
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