Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Classification (Part 3)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
Dental Hygiene
Some Suggest Study Showing Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Hygienists Demonstrates Great Leadership in the Dental Industry
A recent study has shown dental hygienists contracted COVID-19 at a much lower rate than other health care professionals, revealing great leadership among those is … more
Oral Health for Total Health an Essential Message this April
April is oral health month in Canada and, while we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of the coronavirus and keep … more
State-of-the-Art Oral Health Clinic at Fanshawe College to Offer Low-Cost Services
Dental hygiene students at Fanshawe College are now fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, as the college is set to open its new … more
Canada’s Dental Hygienists Celebrate World Oral Health Day
On March 20, Canada’s dental hygienists will join in the global celebration of World Oral Health Day (www.worldoralhealthday.org). With the theme, “Be Proud of Your … more
Sleep Apnea: a NOT-so-Silent Killer
What dental hygienists need to know to help save lives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by upper airway collapse during sleep. OSA … more
Equipment On the Go: One RDH Decides to Rent Her Equipment to Those in Need
At the age of 26, I decided to go back to school and become a RDH. I sought a change from retail management and wanted … more
How to Get a Raise
Would you rather: 1) do your taxes, 2) use a restroom with broken locks, or 3) listen to a young child learn how to play … more
Pandemic Proof your Hygiene Department!
When you stabilize your internal economy, your practice can weather the most volatile economic storms. The Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA) con-ducted a nation-wide survey … more
Technically Speaking: Answering Your Questions About Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification
Can you regress a patient’s Stage? A stage can only regress under one condition: when surgical intervention eliminates a complexity factor like Class II and … more
It’s Been a Year… What Have We Learned?
Well, it’s been a year. Most of us would agree that the current pandemic is not something we had ever imagined we would live through. … more
COVID-19 Vaccination for Ontario Dental Hygienists
Ontario has started to roll out its three-phased vaccine distribution implementation plan. Health care professionals have been included in Phase 1 of this plan. For general information, you … more
Through the Eyes of a Dental Hygienist
In February of 2021, I interviewed Eva Drinkwalter. Working in the dental field had been Eva’s dream for as long as she can remember. Now, … more
Getting Back to Dental Hygiene During the Pandemic
According to a national poll conducted by Abacus Data for the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), many Canadians have delayed professional dental hygiene care since … more
Study Examines Occupational Risks Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates, Transmission Risk, and Immunity in Dental Schools Across Canada
Dental and dental hygiene students and staff remain among the few groups on-site nearly daily at universities and colleges across Canada. Their continued presence on … more
Study Finds Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists in the US
Joint research investigates pandemic’s impact on infection control practices in dental health setting; employment rate of dental hygienists Despite having been designated as high risk … more
Considerations for Treating Children with Special Needs in the Clinical Environment
I began my journey into pediatric dental hygiene in 2015, before we were aware of our son’s diagnosis. I had always been drawn to working … more
Avoiding Burnout Among Dental Hygienists: How to Achieve the Main Goal for 2021
A smile can open the world, in love, with friends, and at work. But statistics are grim. 48% of young American adults untagged themselves from … more
Technically Speaking: Tips For Implementing the 2018 AAP Classification (Part 2)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
Durham College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Operating, Open for Clients
Durham College’s (DC) Dental Hygiene program is slowing down its curriculum during the pandemic. But that’s a good thing. It is necessary so students can … more