| | | | | | | Sponsored | | | | Nominate yourself or a colleague for the prestigious GUM | RDH Award of Distinction! Six categories! For an unprecedented 25 YEARS, we've been exclusively honoring and celebrating dental hygienists for their incredible contributions to their communities and the Dental Hygiene profession. Don't miss out! |
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| | | | | In a year of shifting duties and rising tensions, dental hygienists can turn uncertainty into leadership—reclaiming purpose, autonomy, and the future of our profession. |
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| | | | | | Could dentistry’s so-called workforce “crisis” actually be a relationship problem? Rooted in outdated hierarchies between dentists and hygienists, this author calls for a cultural and business model shift toward genuine collaboration, preventive care, and purpose-driven teamwork. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | BufferPro offers an elegant, one-step solution for buffering dental local anesthetics. BufferPro dispenses 0.1mL of sodium bicarbonate into a dental anesthetic cartridge to raise the pH of the anesthetic solution close to physiologic levels. BufferPro is a single-use, sterile packaged, self-contained capsule with no measuring, mixing, or additional accessories. |
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| | | | | | Join the fun and test your knowledge with the often-updated Dental Hygiene Seminars board exam quiz! This week: focus on enamel health regarding saliva & acidic foods. |
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| | | | | | The fact that he comes from a family of dental professionals guided LaVal Lucas Perry into the profession. But he's found his own niche as a leader in dental hygiene. |
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| | | | | | Peptides such as BPC-157 are emerging as powerful tools in regenerative and integrative medicine. This article explores how anti-inflammatory peptides can reduce gum disease, protect gastric tissues, and accelerate healing—making them a promising adjunct in both oral and systemic care. |
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| | | | | | Letitia Hill feels like she's "made it" by receiving this award, and hopes her experiences will help her mentor others. |
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