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Case Study: Patient Finally Heeds RDH’s Alert Over Lesion
Last spring, I treated a patient who I have seen routinely every six months for the past 11 years. Rob is a 75-year-old Caucasian...
Say “Yes” to the Treatment: Building Confidence in Restorative Case Acceptance
Truth be told, I had another version of this article with “how-tos,” “what-to-dos,” and pieces of advice from my experience thus far; I thought...
Dental Hygiene Instruments: Expanded Setup for Periodontal Cases
A dentist wouldn’t place an implant using a composite kit. Why do so many hygienists settle for an augmented prophy setup when performing an...
Hygiene Careers: A Case for Stressing the Importance of Office Culture
Job opportunities are on every corner for dental hygienists. If you are on LinkedIn or have a resume on Indeed or other niche sites,...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Student Bases Patient Education on Medical History
Many patients who come into the dental clinic are on various medications, and it is rare and surprising when a patient over the age...
Case Acceptance: Guiding Dental Patients through Treatment Planning via Imaging
One of the most effective ways to gain case acceptance in the dental practice is through “co-planning” each dental patient’s treatment. Co-planning is essentially...
How the Pandemic Strengthens the Case for Teledentistry and Dental Hygienists
Since the shut down over COVID-19, the dental world as we know it has changed, and teledentistry has become an industry buzz word. Although...
Case Study: Xylitol’s Role in the 4Ds of Smoking Cessation
Xylitol has resurfaced in recent years as a natural sugar (derived from birch bark, corn cob, raspberries, and even strawberries) that inhibits bacterial repopulation...
Dental Botox Case Study: Long-term Relief for TMJ Patient Continues
A year ago, I began the Botox journey with my ridiculously overachieving masseters! Unwilling to wear a nightguard and clenching by day as well...
Noma (Cancrum Oris): A Case of a Third World Disease in a First World...
People who live in developed countries often lack knowledge of some of the serious dental and health issues that persistently trouble residents in developing...
Air Polishing Dangers: Case Study of an Injured Dental Patient
A friend recently reached out to me and other dental professionals on Facebook to ask for help regarding a soft tissue injury sustained while...
Case Study: Dental Hygiene Patient’s “Extra” Thyroid Medication Raises Flag
An elderly female patient recently presented with hypothyroidism. Her health history documented that she was taking Synthroid. While verbally reviewing and updating her health...
8 Tips for Conquering the National Dental Hygiene Board Exam
For some dental hygiene students, their last semester is fast approaching which means preparing for board exams and applying for your dental hygienist state...
Kiss and Tell: Variations of Normal and Pathology of the Lips (with Pictures)
Dental hygienists who perform comprehensive intraoral and extraoral exams recognize the importance of healthy labial mucosa. Dental patients may present with pathology or variations of...
Researchers Find Groundbreaking Connection between Oral Bacteria and Stroke
Finnish researchers at the University of Tampere have some findings that show the presence of common oral bacteria in cerebral emboli for the first time. The...
Fluoride-free Alternatives for Dental Caries Prevention
Dental professionals spend a lot of time educating patients on products and methods to prevent dental decay. Although most dental hygienists recommend topical fluoride...
Fun Teeth Facts of Different Animals, Including Slugs!
Most dental professionals, if not all, find themselves gravitating towards any and all things dental. It's a second nature we cannot mask. Whether it's...
High Demand: How to Prepare for Current Surge in Dental Hygiene Opportunities
Careers in dental hygiene are growing, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is a high-demand field with job growth...
Informed Consent Review: How Hygienists Can Assist Patients in Making Informed Decisions
Informed consent is an important aspect of research, medicine, and dentistry, as well as the patient's right to autonomy. While a patient's right to...
Oral Malignant Melanoma: A Rare Neoplasm Dental Hygienists Should Monitor
The vast majority of dental hygienists are familiar with melanoma and how devastating it can be to the skin and various other organs, but...
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