Over half the bacteria in the mouth is located on the tongue, and bad breath is one of the most common patient complaints. And yet how often are we as dental hygienists discussing...
In this first of a three-part series on ultrasonic instrumentation, Marianne Dryer, MEd, RDH, focuses on current trends in ultrasonic instruction in US dental hygiene programs...
If you made it past the title, perhaps you’ve heard of this rare cancer. Otherwise, you’re just curious. I was introduced to this cancer when, 10 years ago, my husband received...
Dental hygiene products are only one part of the equation, but they can help keep clinicians safe and patients healthy, happy, and loyal to the practice. Here are some recent ...
Julie Whiteley, BS, RDH, presents the dos and don’ts of effective negotiations for a raise in the dental office. If you don’t explain your worth, your employer may never realize...
Jessica Raymond-Allbritten, BASDH, CRDH, explains how an in-house dental membership plan can help develop loyal patients, remove barriers, and increase treatment acceptance.
