We all have those patients who leave an imprint on our heart. For me, that has been many of my patients with special needs, such as development disabilities. However, the challenges in...
Continue ReadingWe all have those patients who leave an imprint on our heart. For me, that has been many of my patients with special needs, such as development disabilities. However, the challenges in...
Continue ReadingDental hygiene is a profession many of us fell in love with. As careers grow and change, it’s not uncommon to want to map out a different path for yourself. It can take many forms, such as...
Continue ReadingAh, the dreaded orthodontic patient. Hardware galore, severe gingivitis and enough leftover food impacted around the brackets to sustain the patient for a week. Nothing is easy and the...
Continue ReadingDiabetes and oral care: the merry-go-round that never ends, and one that many patients don’t understand. How many times have we seen patients with a disconnect between oral and systemic...
Continue ReadingDentistry is full of new ideas and trends, some of which are helpful and others … not so much. The COVID-19 pandemic brought personal care and health to the forefront for many. As our...
Continue ReadingJust like fingerprints, no two patients are ever the same in terms of oral health. Sure, we basically do the same things day in and day out, but digging a little deeper might uncover some...
Continue ReadingAnyone remember that 1980s anti-drug campaign? You know, the one with the egg and the frying pan?
Continue ReadingWhat’s on your personal holiday wish list this year? You can probably answer that pretty easily – maybe it’s a fancy kitchen gadget or some new slippers to wear after a long work day. But...
Continue ReadingYou never know what you don’t know … until you do. Twenty years ago, I started my young and fresh-faced career thinking that everything was about the patient, no. matter. what. But I’ve...
Continue ReadingAs a left-handed hygienist, finding an ergonomic operatory setup is about as easy as finding a unicorn.While dental ergonomics are improving for both righties and lefties, anywhere from ...
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