| | | | | | | Sponsored | | | | The Varios Combi Pro2 combines ultrasonic scaling with sub- and supragingival powder therapy in one system. Designed for greater efficiency and patient comfort, it provides effective calculus removal and biofilm management while reducing treatment time. Its lightweight design, quiet operation, and advanced piezo technology make it a valuable solution for modern periodontal and preventive care. |
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| | | | | A parking ticket from college taught this dental hygienist an unexpected lesson: sometimes the rules we question are designed to serve people we haven't considered yet. That same perspective can transform how we approach continuing education—and prepare us to better care for every patient who walks through the operatory door. |
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| | | | | | Disasters test more than infrastructure—they test clinical judgment. This article explores the portable clinical competencies that help dental hygienists recognize disease, support patients, and deliver compassionate care when resources are limited. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | Wingers radiological sensor holders provide an easy, quick and pain free way to capture all oral images with any popular digital sensor on the market. The “hybrid” system provides the convenience of universal fit for all popular sensors, disposable sensor holders and the savings of positioning tools than can be sterilized. 800-699-7220 |
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| | | | | | Dental hygiene is evolving beyond routine preventive care. By embracing clinical expertise, autonomy, leadership, and evidence-based practice, hygienists can expand their impact, elevate patient care, and shape the future of the profession. |
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| | | | | | A routine bike ride turned into a career threatening injury—revealing why dental professionals must understand disability coverage and the difference between any- and own-occupation protection to safeguard their income. |
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| | | | | | Airway health, hormonal changes, and bone health may be more connected than dental hygienists realize. Kristin Evans explains why these systemic patterns matter in the operatory. |
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| | | | | | What’s up with “gas station medications”—those unregulated psychoactive substances readily available in convenience stores, smoke shops, and gas stations? Learn more about tianeptine, kratom, and synthetic cannabinoids in this episode of Medical History Mysteries. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Linda Albowicz, BS, RDH, clinical education manager of HuFriedyGroup, talks about the latest in air polishing technology: the PWR Air with TAP. |
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