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Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 2: Fair Wages for Dental Hygienists
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, discusses fair wages for dental hygienists.
Give it a watch, and make sure...
What Does Your Myers-Briggs Say About You as a Clinician?
The following assessment is a loose interpretation of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment, often used in hiring practices and for psychological evaluations. The...
The Surprising Science Behind Baking Soda Toothpaste
Disclosure: This article is sponsored by ARM & HAMMER™.
Some dental professionals believe that baking soda toothpaste is abrasive. This is empirically false, and, as...
Caviar Tongue: Are Dental Hygiene Patients Displaying Signs of “Aging?”
Caviar tongue is a condition recognized by purplish veins located on the ventral side of the tongue. Veins are normally visible underneath (ventrally) the...
Periodontal Diagnosis: How to Maintain Positive Control of the Appointment
As dental hygienists we’ve all been there, treating a new patient with a periodontal diagnosis. How do we turn an appointment around after we...