| | | | | | | | When patients don't understand a clinical diagnosis or the corresponding procedures, how can dental hygienists bridge the gap? |
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| | | | | | Periodontitis may influence more than oral health, with inflammation potentially affecting iron metabolism, hepcidin levels, and red blood cell production. |
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| | | | | | Hand fatigue isn't always caused by dull instruments. Grip force, handle design, and ergonomics all influence muscle strain during scaling. Find out how reducing unnecessary gripping effort can improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term musculoskeletal health. |
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| | | | | | We spend a lot of time probing, feeling, and interpreting what we can't directly see. Judy Carroll, RDH joins Dave and Jessica to talk about what changes when periodontal clinicians get a closer look beneath the gingiva. |
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| | | | | | Dental hygiene licensure is evolving, but who is shaping its future? This author examines concerns about ADA influence, testing agency independence, and why dental hygienists must lead decisions affecting professional autonomy and licensure standards. |
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