Depending on the cause of your patients’ pain, and if they are good candidates, consider botulinum toxin injectables for TMDs as an alternative therapeutic solution to night guards...
Based on the results of our recent survey, it’s reasonable to assume that a large portion of hygienists face some kind of obstacle to having sharp instruments, and often these...
Fordyce granules, also called Fordyce spots, are variants of normal anatomy that, on occasion, cause benign areas of the body to change in color, size, or shape.
Even though many people do not consider periodontitis to be contagious, there is evidence to support the fact that people who are more susceptible might actually develop periodontitis...
Lisa Nelson Mergens recounts her personal story of the significance of patient relationships and explains how other dental hygienists can play a significant role in the lives ...
Because dental professionals work so closely with one another, interpersonal conflict can be common in practices. It is often a serious issue because it can affect patient care...
Cell phones are here to stay. Does your office allow them during work hours? They can be helpful in many situations, but each office should have rules in place so that all staff...
Ordering online is convenient, but when it comes to ergonomics, there could be a cost to your health. Anne Guignon, RDH, has this advice for dental hygienists.
Amanda Apple, LDH, BGS, has experienced a lot of change in her career in the past several months—she went from being a practice’s only hygienist to having a colleague and practicing...
Working in a fast-paced environment, it can be difficult to catch a moment to breathe and take stock of what you’ve done. There are quantitative ways to measure your year, of ...
More and more dental professionals—and patients—are looking for dental opioid alternatives. The good news is that there are many choices that work just as well or even better ...
As oral care providers, it’s important for dental hygienists to recognize the signs and symptoms of aphthous ulcers and lip cancer. There are distinct differences, and knowing...
Jamie Collins, RDH, recently had the honor of treating a medically challenging patient whose autoimmune disorders and multiple risk factors complicated her dental care considerably...
Jessica Raymond-Allbritten, BASDH, CRDH, breaks down the new 2017 periodontal classification system and defines each category. She explains how the new system allows clinicians...
We all have patients who dislike reclining in the dental chair. But not all of them are difficult or resistant. Some patients may experience benign paroxysmal positional vertigo...
