Nothing happens in our comfort zone: Who created that ‘oral care specialist’ job?
[ad_1] By Elicia Lupoli, RDH, BSDH In dental hygiene, there are devoted individuals who respect the licensure they worked so hard to obtain and also...
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How dental hygienists can make anesthesia less of a pain
[ad_1] When it comes to receiving dental treatment, we often hear from our patients that getting numb is a cause for concern. And let’s be...
Nothing happens in our comfort zone: Gutkowski’s broad portfolio of accomplishments
[ad_1] By Elicia Lupoli, RDH, BSDH A circulation of negative online information, often on social media, surrounds potential opportunities for dental hygienists. Visualizing positive and...
Just the FAQs about Evolution: Conference targets career options in dental hygiene
[ad_1] By Kristine Berry (Hodsdon), RDH, MSEC The RDH Evolution conference is scheduled for April 5-8 at the Hilton Rosemont in Rosement, Ill. (a Chicago...
OHI where it’s needed: Hygienist pays it forward to other cancer patients
[ad_1] By Jane Weiner, RDH I have been a licensed dental hygienist for 53 years. However, in all of those years, I have never felt...
Teamwork: Are you an asset or a liability with dental team members?
[ad_1] By Carly Scala, RDH Do you ever walk into your family physician’s office at 7:30 a.m. on a Tuesday, fairly chipper, only to be...
‘Lord-orhea’: The mysterious disease afflicting dental practice teams
[ad_1] In his book about leadership, John W. Gardner defines power as “simply the capacity to bring about certain intended consequences in the behavior of...
Using teledentistry software in alternative settings: MouthWatch TeleDent
[ad_1] One of the key characteristics of a dental hygienist is a desire to help. Because it attracts “type A” personalities, the field of dental...
Difficult conversations: When medical conditions threaten dental hygiene production, patients will be thankful
[ad_1] By Susan L. Quan, RDH, MBA “I’m just here for a cleaning today, right?” Hearing these words makes most hygienists cringe on any given...
Memory tricks: How dental hygienists can remember drug names better
[ad_1] By Claire Jeong, BS, MS, RDH Do you ever wish you were better at remembering drug names, what they are used for, and what...