Michelle Strange, RDH, BHS, MSDH
Dentistry’s Aerosols: Giving the Dangerous Bugs the Attention they Deserve
Dental professionals must be aware of the potential risks involved within the dental clinic, educate themselves to prevent contamination, and protect all persons within...
Dental Patient Mentoring: Why Shaming Your Patients Doesn’t Work
Tooth brushing, eating habits, and overall health-enhancing behaviors are formed early in life. In childhood, parents and the extended family or community teach and...
Getting Out of the Op: Advice is Everywhere, but Beware
Googling “dental hygiene burnout” will give you articles, blogs, and videos, all with great ideas and information on how to beat it. This isn’t...
Hygienist Confession: Yeah, I Leave Stain. Here’s Why.
I am a “self-proclaimed” perfectionist. I need to know I am doing the best job I can while striving to do it better. Sound...
The Evolution of Biofilm Management: My Experience with Erythritol and Glycine Air Powder
In June, I had the opportunity to attend the EuroPerio9 workshop held in Amsterdam. While attending, I took courses from researchers and also sponsored...
5 Things to Consider Before Recommending a Toothbrush to Patients
How much thought do you put into your patients’ home care products? I think most hygienists do put effort into recommending products. Maybe it...