An expanded-practice dental hygienist writes about her experience with Livionex gel, which she has found to be a great option for those who cannot care for themselves.
A curious dental professional uncovered a trove of documents showing the sugar industry had attempted to downplay evidence that its products were harmful.
Regular, thorough debridement of pathogens through biofilm disruption is key to helping the body’s immune system fight inflammation. Learn who the microbial troublemakers are ...
How can dental hygienists preserve their hands for long and productive clinical careers? Desirée Walker, DDS, FICD, has these exercises to keep you fit and pain-free.
When conventional means of nonsurgical periodontal disease treatment do not yield desired results, systemic antibiotics are often prescribed to eliminate pathogenic bacteria. ...
Nancy W. Burkhart, EdD, BSDH, AFAAOMWhen we think of hyperplasia, we think of excessive tissue growth. When we think of lymphoid hyperplasia in the oral cavity, we often think...
Kimberly Farley, MSHS, RDHThe nation is in the middle of a health crisis.1 The CDC reports that there were more than 700,000 deaths related to drug overdoses from 1999 to 2017...
When you take advantage of the many options available to erase student loan debt, you may be surprised at how soon you can make this financial burden disappear.
Temping is big business. It is a great way of life for many, anathema for some, and a headache-generating experience for others. Temping, also called subbing, offers diversity...
Picture yourself temping in an office, and you overhear the front office team tell a patient, “Yes, there’s a temp hygienist treating patients today. You aren’t due for a cleaning...
Grabill, Indiana: population 1,053. Known for its antique stores and Amish farms, Grabill’s motto is Live a Bit of Yesterday. Ironically, the town is home to a rather high-tech...
For so many reasons, full-time employment may not work for every dental hygienist at every time of life. Temping is a way to stay involved in the profession, to earn extra money...
