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Erika Lauren, RDH

Erika L. Serrano is a clinical dental hygienist in Virginia with advanced training in Periodontics. Her degree in writing has led her to be a proud author and content contributor to the health, wellness, and dental fields.

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Best Dental Ergonomic Assessments & Practices
By Erika Lauren, RDH on December 1, 2023

Dedication to great ergonomics may be the most important effort one can make in the dental office (yes, even more than winning the thermostat battle). Ergonomics is the study of one’s...

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Increase Hygiene Production in the Dental Office
By Erika Lauren, RDH on November 15, 2023

Hygienists accomplish vast patient care in their allotted appointment time, but sometimes we struggle with reaching productivity goals. When one-on-one with a patient, we're not always...

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