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    • Volume 40, Issue 2 (February 2020)

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    Is something preventing you from practicing wholehearted hygiene? Is it the dentist? Coding? Burnout? The patients themselves? Ultimately, it can come down to how we see ourselves...
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    Are you looking for something new? RDH Evolution, a unique two-day virtual program, will show you how to evolve your career into something even better. Attendance is limited, ...
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    Have your efforts to encourage improvements in your dental practice gone over like a lead balloon? Lewin’s 3-stage Model of Change is a simple strategy that can guide you and ...
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    More and more dental hygienists are taking charge of their physical health—which means more and more are making their own equipment purchases. Ergonomics expert Anne Guignon details...
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    If there's a topic you want to know more about, there's a dental hygiene podcast for it. Karen Davis. BSDH, RDH, describes how she came to love learning with her ears.

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    Weighted blankets are more than the latest must-have item when it comes to calming anxious patients, especially children.
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    For the dental professional, identifying child abuse and neglect is not always a straightforward task. Knowing the relevant laws and research findings is important to lead to ...
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    What if you had a disability claim? Would you be prepared to go up against a seasoned insurance company claims person assigned to handle your claim? Probably not.
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    Are you going to the 2020 Chicago Midwinter Meeting? If so, here are some dental products you must see while you're there. If you're staying home this year, you won't be left ...
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    Both breastfeeding and formula have shown positive effects on infant development, but which source of nutrition results in a lower risk of caries and the formation of fewer enamel...
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    How often do you take a moment to pause and think about the important people in your life?
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    Having more patients than appointments can backfire on a practice over time. If your continuing care system is a mess, here are several suggestions for improving it.
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    This year, RDH Under One Roof is setting up shop in Denver, Colorado. Mark your calendars for July 15–18, 2020, and learn more at rdhunderoneroof.com. While we’re waiting for ...
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    RDH Community Connections (RCC) is way to connect with the new and exciting things happening at RDH. Follow our RCC influencers on social media for the latest updates. Let’s meet...
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    Sleep bruxism may accompany attention deficit disorder and be intertwined with gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dental hygienists can help patients learn how to change their habits...