Four Skills That Make a Great Leader
I would like to tell you a story about a woman who was a great leader. Her name is Ione Miller, and she just happens to … more
Dental Hygiene
Philips Power Flosser 3000
Floss Like A Boss With The Philips Power Flosser 3000 Besides being great clinical providers for optimal patient care, we work tirelessly as educators to … more
Oral Science Presents the EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master and Guided Biofilm Therapy at the ODA Annual Spring Meeting 2022
At Oral Science, we are very proud to have recently established a premier partnership with EMS to introduce this new and revolutionary component of EMS … more
Making an Impact by Giving Back, One Smile at a Time
As healthcare professionals, we are passionate about positively impacting our patients’ lives and giving back to the communities we serve. With April being National Oral … more
Discover EMS Guided Biofilm Therapy & VoiceWorks Live at the Upcoming ODA!
Oral Science invites all Dental Professionals to its ODA Annual Spring Meeting booth (#525) to discover 5 new innovations to enhance patients’ satisfaction and the return … more
maxill Announces ‘maxill Student IPAC Champion Award’ for Dental Hygiene Students and 2021 Recipient
Investing in Education | Investing in the Future of Dentistry: maxill inc is excited to announce the new maxill Student IPAC Champion Award. This new … more
Let’s Bring Those Hygiene Patients Back!
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, now is the time to bring back those patients who have avoided their dental appointments due to the pandemic. In fact, … more
CDHA Applauds Government’s Support of Increased Access to Oral Health Care
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), representing more than 20,000 dental hygienists working across the country, welcomes the federal budget tabled by Deputy Prime Minister … more
Walk for a Smile: Cambrian Dental Hygiene Students Take a Hike for a Good Cause
Cambrian dental hygiene students are getting ready to do their 19th annual charity walk to improve oral health awareness and outcomes. “Walk for A Smile” … more
Young or Old—Oral Health is Essential
April is oral health month in Canada and, while we all continue to focus on overcoming COVID-19 and keeping our communities healthy, we cannot forget … more
Designs for Vision – Aerosol Protection Loupes
YOUR BODY IS WAY TOO VALUABLE TO BUY SHI**Y PRODUCTS I’m regularly asked by dental peeps whether or not they should purchase loupes. And my … more
The Hygienist’s Role in Permission-Based Treatment Presentation
Do these statements sound familiar? Discussing treatment with patients makes me feel pushy. I don’t want our patients to feel “sold” to. Our patients would … more
Dentistry is Broken: Here is How We Can Fix It.
Poor oral hygiene leads to gum and dental disease (the most prevalent disease in the entire world), causing pain, misery and expense, yet in spite … more
Tipping the Balance Towards Health with Oral Probiotics
Most people understand the benefits of gut probiotics, but fewer individuals and oral health professionals are aware of the preventive and/or supportive health benefits that … more
Orthodontics: A Straight Perspective, From a Dental Hygienist’s Eyes
When my journey as a hygienist began over 15 years ago, never did I believe I would find myself fulfilled in a career as an … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 14)
This issue we take our final in-depth look at the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification. We’re excited to bring you more Q&As from Gabriele Maycher in … more
Know Your Worth
Heading into the third year of the pandemic, many dental hygienists are feeling frustrated, beat down and overworked. There is no doubt that we are … more
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Apologizes for Role in Systemic Racism
As part of its strategic planning ahead of its 100th anniversary as an association representing the nation’s dental hygiene profession, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association … more
Communicating Oral Inflammation: A Chair-Side Conversation That Can Change a Life
Have you ever said to a client during their dental hygiene appointment, “oh there is just a little bit of bleeding”? Overall, giving the client … more
Client Experience in Oral Healthcare is the Doorway into Better Wellness
By occupation a dental hygienist, I see myself as the natural link between healthcare in its traditional understanding, and the ever-expanding sector – or industry … more