News

‘Disgusting, frustrating, upsetting’: When dental hygiene in a nursing home doesn’t go as planned

alanyadentalhospitalMay 10, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] Editor’s note: Amy Ericks, RDH, BSDH, is in the process of pursuing a career in collaborative practice outside the dental practice. You can follow her...

Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs

Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria

alanyadentalhospitalMay 9, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease....

Career Development

Working while pregnant: A guide for dental hygienists

alanyadentalhospitalMay 8, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] Being pregnant and working an eight-hour (or longer) hygiene day isn’t for the faint of heart. The pregnant body accelerates through a biological, physiological,...

Ear

What is the cause of drooling?

alanyadentalhospitalMay 7, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] A person usually drools while asleep, when they have less control over their mouth. Infections, neurological conditions, and other issues can lead to more...

Clinical Hygiene

Dental professional update: Blood pressure guidelines changed

alanyadentalhospitalMay 6, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] By Claire Jeong, BS, MS, RDH In November 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) released a new...

Dentistry

Seven causes of a green tongue

alanyadentalhospitalMay 5, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] It is common to have a green tongue after eating or drinking something containing green food coloring, but an unexplained green tongue can indicate...

Dental Hygiene

2017 RDH eVillage Annual Salary Survey, part 6: Out west where buffalo roam and RDH salaries are high

alanyadentalhospitalMay 4, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] The most common hourly rate in the United States is $40 an hour, 31% of America’s dental hygienists earn more than that amount,...

Dentistry

What to do about brown spots on your teeth

alanyadentalhospitalMay 3, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] Brown spots can form anywhere on the teeth, including between teeth or on the tooth surface. These brown or yellowish stains can result from...

Career Development

Got pain? How dental hygienists can relieve occupational pain with multi-modal approach

alanyadentalhospitalMay 2, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] By Lisa C. Wadsworth, RDH, BS, with Thomas A. Viola, RPh, CCP Musculoskeletal pain is real, yet often dental professionals (administrative team included) feel...

Dentistry

What causes black gums?

alanyadentalhospitalMay 1, 2018April 20, 2023

[ad_1] The gums come in many natural colors, including red, pink, brown, and black. However, changes in gum color can indicate an underlying health problem....