Mystery Solved: Acid Reflux and the Oral Cavity
I am a retired dentist who has a passion for preventative dentistry and preventive medicine. I recently became painfully aware of the ramifications of acid … more
Dental Hygiene
Saving Face: Mask Form, Fit and Function
One of the critical choices made before treating each and every patient is choosing your protective face mask. While the mask construct is straight forward … more
How to Select a Dental Software for Your Practice
Purchasing a new practice management software for a dental office is not a trivial task. There are a lot of different choices and packages offered … more
Sunstar Celebrates 15 Years of Honouring the ‘Crucial Role’ of Dental Hygienists
Sunstar Americas recently celebrated its fifteenth year of honoring North America’s outstanding dental hygienists. The oral health care leader and RDH magazine joined forces to … more
The Power Of O.R.A.N.G.E.
My husband Steve, teases me about living in an orange bubble. Those of you who know me know that the color orange plays a big … more
The Importance Of Your Dental Software
Nowadays, dentists are forced to balance between providing the best patient care and staying profitable and efficient. Recent changes in the dental industry and patient … more
Community Water Fluoridation: Tackling The Irrational Fears
Abstract Over the past several decades, a political movement has evolved whose agenda is to end community water fluoridation. Despite decades of data demonstrating safe … more
Marketing 101: The Art Of The Referral
Consider the type of patient you would like in your practice. Stop spending time putting out fires that consume valuable time and energy, with problem … more
Dental Office Must-Have: Eye Wash Stations
Why would a dental practice require an eye wash station? Is it required by law? And if so, what type of equipment is needed? Although … more
Pure And Simple: DUWL Solutions
Providing clean, safe dental water is critical to implementing and maintaining effective infection control protocols. Exposure to poor water quality can pose a health risk … more
Cleanliness Is Key: How Hygiene Improves Our Quality of Life
The merger of DENTSPLY and Sirona at the beginning of the year created the largest manufacturer of technologies, equipment and consumables in the dental sector. … more
Ensure Patient Confidence With 4-Step Post-Hygiene System
Every dentist has experienced it: a choppy hygiene report that creates chaos, patient confusion and a ripple effect of schedule delays. When it becomes chronic, … more
Communicate With Patients To Build Trust And Gain Acceptance
The success of a modern dental practice is entirely dependent on how effective it is at influencing its patients to say yes to optimal dental … more
Increase Treatment Acceptance And Get Paid For Your Care
Imagine the impact increasing your patient treatment acceptance rate by 10 to 15 percent would have on practice productivity. Now imagine getting paid for those … more
How To Communicate Positively, Effectively With Different And Difficult People
Our success in life depends greatly on how well we communicate in our personal and professional lives. When we communicate positively and effectively we inspire … more
Mouthwash: Is It The Upcoming Trend in Oral Health?
Technavio analysts forecast the global mouthwash market to grow at a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research … more
Colgate Welcomes 12 Dental Hygienists To Their 2016 Oral Health Advisory Board
Dental hygienists are critical partners who share Colgate-Palmolive’s commitment to help patients achieve optimal oral health. As part of its continued commitment to improving oral … more
‘Virtual Dentist Homes’ Prove Beneficial For Students And Seniors In California Study
Bringing “virtual dental homes” to schools, nursing homes and long-term care facilities can keep people healthy — reducing school absenteeism, lessening the need for parents … more
MouthWatch Bringing New Teledentistry System for Hygienists
MouthWatch has created the world’s first all-in-one, fully integrated teledentistry system, making it easy for dental hygienists to reach communities outside of dental offices to … more