Volume 33, Issue 4

I have been working in the same practice for 19 years, and three other hygienists work there too. Recently, video cameras were installed in all four of the hygiene operatories...

The International OCD Foundation estimates that about one in 100 adults and one in 200 children have OCD.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34% of all lost-workday injuries and illnesses are work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Looking at the lush greenery of the Georgia mountains or the enticing beaches and barrier islands along the Georgia coast, tourists wouldn't describe Georgia as a desert ...

Several neuromuscular disorders will affect the oral cavity. As a dental hygienist, you are the initial line of defense for the dental team.

Recently, the Pew Center on the States' Children's Dental Campaign released a report that focused on the states' efforts to improve the access that children from low-income families...

I have been blessed with a wonderful career in the dental profession, including the last 22 years as a registered dental hygienist.

Pinning down a time to interview Aileen Blum was not easy. Between tennis, countless volunteer hours, and days of clinical hygiene, Aileen is busy.

Parkell, Inc., recently announced its new fluoride-containing desensitizer, Pain-Free F. Pain-Free F contains fluoride for excellent tubule occlusion.

"Getting into dental hygiene was a blessing," says the 2013 Mentor of the Year. "I always liked the sciences and I was interested in teaching, so I was stuck at a crossroad when...

The technology that our wonderful occupation provides tells us so much about the guests sitting in our chairs.

Recently, I was in an office in Texas, and the entire clinical team expressed an interest in all natural, alcohol-free products.

Are you getting all your vitamins? If you believe the news reports, you only have to eat a well-rounded diet to get all your vitamins and minerals.

After reading this article, I bet you will sit back and think, "How did I manage without these little guys." I am referring to the triangular, pointed rubber polishing adjuncts...

I am responding to a letter from Dr. Michael P. Rethmann in your February issue of RDH. I agree with him completely.

The CDT 2013 update focuses on new technologies and materials. Viewing the changes in codes only through the perspective of what is immediately affected can miss the larger picture...

Tracking numbers is essential to every business. Even though a dental office is a health-care business, it still needs to turn a profit in order to support the team that works...