Is sugarcoating decaying your clinical practice? It happens to the best of us: As we become comfortable in our clinical practice, we forget the ways in which our verbiage can dramatically alter the …
Assisted Hygiene Part 2: Are Your Patients Prepared?
A few nights ago, the boyfriend and I went out to dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. If you’re ever in the Phoenix area, make sure you enjoy a cocktail and dinner …
Are You Suffering from Burnout?
In a world of long hours and grueling work, it’s no surprise that many hygienists are experiencing stress and strain. It was a cause for celebration! My sister-in-law had gone into labor, and …
Assisted Hygiene Part 1: Is Your Office Prepared?
I worked as a temporary hygienist at an office the other day and was approached with the strangest of concepts. I was asked if I was comfortable with assisted hygiene. My response, “Absolutely. …
The Top 5 Pediatric Dental Trends of 2018
Despite the joys of working with pediatric patients, they certainly have their challenges. Here’s a refresher on products, techniques and protocols you need to know. Let’s face it: Our pediatric patients are simply …
A Day in the Life of a Dental Hygienist
Being a hygienist certainly isn’t glamorous, but it does offer its own unique rewards. Dear loved ones, It’s 6:30 p.m. and I just walked through the door. I know my scrubs are wrinkled, …
The Medical History Mistake Every Dental Provider Makes
It was a typical weekday in my private office. I was about one year out of hygiene school and had proudly mastered my time management in the operatory. In this office, I was …
The top 5 geriatric product trends
As the Baby Boomer generation continues to age, it’s important for hygienists to understand their role as caregivers. “My grandmother and I were very close. It broke my heart the day I helped …
Corporate vs. Private Practice: Which is Better for Hygienists?
Exploring the pros and cons of these workplace settings. Let’s face it: the industry of dental hygiene is more than saving smiles one tooth at a time. While we’re highly trained to meet …
The 5 Injection Techniques You Need to Master
Anesthesia failure is a common problem, but these techniques demonstrate great success. As a dental hygiene educator and national speaker on the delivery of local anesthesia, I understand the ways in which our …
Dear IA Nerve Block: It’s Not Me, It’s YOU!
IT’S TIME TO BREAKUP WITH THE INFERIOR ALVEOLAR NERVE BLOCK. As a seasoned educator and content expert in the delivery of dental local anesthesia, I find most of my esteemed colleagues, myself included, …
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