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    Xerostomia

    2018 featured new products

    Dec. 5, 2018
    FlexYarn by ProxySoft• ProxySoft is the manufacturer of ProxySoft periodontal floss, bridge, and implant cleaners, and 3-in-1 floss.• Proxysoft floss products are for everyday...
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    Public Health

    Do you have a purpose-driven dental hygiene practice?

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Susan Quan, MBA, RDH, shares five steps that dental hygienists can take to create a purpose-driven dental hygiene practice.
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    Personal Wellness

    Moving prevention forward

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Is there more to caries prevention and treatment than drill and fill? Yes, and the Southeast Alaska Reginal Health Consortium (SEARHC) is showing the dental hygiene community ...
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    Airway Disorders

    Sweet dreams . . . or not

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Karen Davis, RDH, found out the hard way what it’s like to have sleep-related problems. It made her much more sensitive to her patients with sleep issues, and she would like to...
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    Patient Care

    What to do about poor-quality dentistry

    Nov. 1, 2018
    When a dentist consistently delivers poor-quality work, how should a hygienist respond? Dianne Glasscoe Waterson answers here.

    More content from Volume 38, Issue 11

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    Airway Disorders

    3 hidden benefits of clear aligner therapy relating to airway health

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Clear aligners are becoming increasingly popular. Are you aware that by offering clear aligner therapy (CAT), you may also help patients breathe, sleep, and thrive?
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    Personal Wellness

    Dental professionals and hearing loss: A growing concern

    It’s not just how often you use a power scaler. As a dental hygienist, you are at frequent risk for hearing loss. Learn more from Anne Nugent Guignon, MPH, RDH, CSP.
    Infection Control

    Talk or walk: What to do about subpar safety and infection control in the practice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    There might come a time when you notice your coworkers are not practicing good infection control. What can you do about this situation? This OSHA expert spells out the steps that...
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    Rinses/Pastes

    Exfoliative cheilitis and lip damage

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Here’s how dental hygienists can identify exfoliative cheilitis and approach treatment options for common lip abnormalities.
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    In-office Preventive

    Compassion & production: Can they coexist?

    Assuming ethical treatment and production are at odds is a mistake. Awareness of how you contribute to a practice can improve patient outcomes and your work satisfaction.
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    Radiology

    Is forensics a good fit for you?

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Dental hygienists interested in an intriguing side job might want to look into becoming trained in dental forensics. It’s not for the faint of heart, but forensics can be a very...
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    Personal Wellness

    Burn up, not out

    Nov. 1, 2018
    It’s no secret that many dental hygienists suffer from burnout in their careers. It’s up to each one to work on keeping the excitement alive in their careers. Yes, it takes some...
    Personal Wellness

    A father’s advice

    Nov. 1, 2018
    Two months ago, my first child was born. Her name is Sylvia, and she is beautiful . . . except when she’s not. When she’s happy, she looks like an angel. But when she’s upset,...
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    Welcome to Colorful Colorado
    Alternative Practice

    Direct-access dental hygiene: Spotlight Colorado

    Direct access dental hygienists are a growing in number. Learn more about direct access dental hygiene in this interview with Angie Rhoades, an independent practicing dental hygienist...