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    Dental hygienists can play a role in detecting cancer.
    When myelodysplastic syndrome disorders arrived very close to home, it stressed the importance of periodontal probing and charting for this hygienist—who admits she hasn't always...
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    Patients deserve a hygienist who is informed about how oral conditions manifest systemically. Here are some expressions of systemic diseases that look like oral problems.
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    Dental hygienists need to understand their equipment's capabilities and limitations. When it comes to scaling, ultrasonics are the superior choice.
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    Are you guilty of making any of these common polishing mistakes? We've got solutions!
    Rcc Influencer Britt Glauz
    When her search for career mentors on social media proved disappointing, Britt Glauz took the initiative and is now herself inspiring thousands of her peers on her many social...

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    Holly Moons, CRDH
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    Learn why Holly Moons considers nitric oxide (NO) "the 'wizard' putting on the greatest show in mammalian physiology"—and how its use can change the trajectory of systemic diseases...
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    Treating dental patients in a postpandemic world is challenging, but intuition—focusing more on relationships and less on the minor details of the visit—can give clinicians a ...
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    When there's a choice to be made, choose being nice—including to yourself.
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    For insurance or other reasons, patients sometimes don't want a comprehensive exam. But the consequences of skipping one before hygiene services can lead to legal or health ramification...
    Rdh Advisory Board August 2023
    Meet three members of the RDH Advisory Board. Each member brings a unique perspective and expertise to our publications. Their responsibilities include peer review, content development...
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    One of the best choices for improved ergonomics in an operatory is the cordless handpiece. Not only will it help avoid injury; it will also provide patients with a great experience...
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    Xerostomia affects nearly one in three adults in the US. Its systemic impacts are being critically evaluated, and of great interest are the resulting digestive problems implicated...
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    Has dentistry's narrative failed?
    "Dentistry has been amazingly successful in delivering the message of the importance of oral hygiene. The only problem is that it is the wrong message." Learn more from the first...
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    Patients’ interest in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures is growing. More and more patients are benefiting from the Botox treatments they receive at their dentist’s office...
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    Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, believes the focus should be on root causes of oral dysbiosis, not simply treatment of symptoms. Here are practical applications to help you implement this...