Patient Care

We’ve all been there, trapped in the operatory with someone who wants nothing more than to not be in the chair.For us, it’s frustrating, tiring and demoralizing all at once. It can feel...

Career

In 2019, there were 215,150 dental hygienists in the U.S., with 7,300 students graduating annually from dental hygiene school. To say we are a growing profession would be an understatement....

Infection Control

As dental professionals, we should always be evaluating our processes and educating ourselves on current best practices. One area we should be focusing on is saliva ejectors.While used in...

Preventive Care

When you hear the words “fluoride varnish,” what type of patient comes to your mind? Perhaps you immediately think of the little kid with a sweet tooth that puts him at a high caries risk1....

Patient Care

Dentistry 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...

News

You may have noticed that Hygienicated took a little bit of a break in 2020. It’s pretty easy to guess why.Back in March and early April of 2020, the world collectively braced itself to...

How-To

If you’ve ever looked closely at a disinfectant product label, you may notice a very long – and very specific – list of microorganisms it’s proven to disinfect. So when a new pathogen...

Patient Care

Just 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...

Patient Care

If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you work in dentistry. And as a dental professional, oral healthcare is probably second-nature for both you and those in your household.And...

Patient Care

Anyone remember that 1980s anti-drug campaign? You know, the one with the egg and the frying pan?