A Healthy Mouth – A Healthier Heart
The Surprising Link Between Your Teeth, Real Food, and Life-Changing Natural Health It is said that awareness is the key to change. Awareness however, … more
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Women’s Coronary Heart Disease
The signs and symptoms that may save a life We are all familiar with the signs and symptoms of gripping chest pain, radiating to … more
The Magic of Effective Communication
“I’m sorry… we have not received your claim.” “Why did I get a statement? I have already paid your office my co-payment!” Ah, the wonderful … more
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
They say a lady always know when it’s time to leave and so it is with mixed emotions I tell you that I am retiring … more
CDHA Recognizing Dental Hygienists as “Superheroes”
Join forces with the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) and support our new competition to recognize dental hygiene health care superheroes in communities across Canada. … more
Hand Ergonomics in Dentistry
Ergonomics refers to the interaction between a human’s musculoskeletal system and his or her workspace. Studies show that various job functions performed by dental professionals … more
Your Perception Is Your Reality
I am not a dentist. I am not a dental hygienist. Admittedly, I never had the desire to learn about the importance of our teeth. … more
Empowering Periodontal Therapy
According to the CDC, “47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal disease increases with age, 70.1% of … more
The Right Question
“How’s your dog?” “What’s new with the kids?” “Are there any changes in your health history?” These are typical and appropriate questions to ask patients … more
Dr. Esther Wilkins, “Godmother of Dental Hygiene,” has Passed Away
Dr. Esther Wilkins, a Chelmsford native and longtime professor at Tufts University who was known as the “godmother of dental hygiene” as one of the … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Celebrate Excellence in Dental Hygiene
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize nine leaders in oral health for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the … more
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
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
Is the North American Hygiene Market Super-Saturated?
Time for the power of social networking to demonstrate and DOMINATE…… By Rabia Mughal, Associate Editor – Dr. Bicuspid June 20, 2011 — As the … more
If I were a hygienist, I’d be issuing a fatwah
Five Jobs with HIGH SALARY and low education from Investopedia by Stephanie Christensen – June 10, 2011 If you’ve opted to forego higher education, there … more
Instead of Ah…..say Ommmmmmm……
From the Yoga of Dentistry – unknown author My annual dental cleaning was this morning, and while reclining in the dental chair, I couldn’t help … more
Do a solid for your dental auxiliaries and hygienists
Penwell Publications has truly embraced a platform agnostic approach to their publications. Send your team members to – Dentistry IQ– have them click on the … more
Once again, sisters be doin’ it for themselves – the CDHA website rocks
Had a moment to check out the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association website. Not being a member, I was only able to “surf” the design et … more
Have You Analyzed Your Hygiene Department Lately?
by Debbie Seidel-Bittke The dental hygiene department is one of the biggest parts of every successful dental practice! Many dental practices have dental hygiene departments that … more
In lieu of joy buzzers, techniques for motivation
by Angie Stone,RDH,B – from Dental Tribune Patient after patient, hour after hour, day after day hygienists can be heard delivering oral hygiene instruction (OHI) … more