Hygiene Spotlight: Sonya Dunbar
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing Sonya Dunbar, the face behind the Geriatric Toothfairy brand. Why did … more
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Hygienists May Receive New Powers to Help Britain’s Dental Crisis
Dental hygienists and therapists may be given new powers to help with the growing dental crisis in Britain. These powers include being able to administer … more
Popular Podcast ‘A Tale of Two Hygienists’ Features TempStars CEO James Younger
Dr. James Younger, the CEO and founder of TempStars – North America’s fastest growing and top-rated dental temping and hiring service, was recently the featured guest on … more
Dental Hygienists In Ontario Can Now Legally Treat Their Spouses
As of October 8, 2020, dental hygienists in Ontario can legally treat their spouses as defined by law. Pursuant to the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (the … more
Caring for Your Back in Dentistry
Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist or assistant, you work in a fabulous profession! Dental professionals take care of people for a living, our industry … more
Oral Hygiene Presents: The Hygienist Handbook
As you are all very aware, dental hygienists are educated health professionals who specialize in the promotion of oral health and the prevention of oral … more
The Dental Hygienist As A Trusted Resource Provider: There Is A Resource For That!
Historical thinking about the role of the dental hygienist as a member of the health care team is that their purpose is primarily auxiliary or … more
How To Craft The Perfect Re-Care Program
In the world of dental hygiene, we commonly refer to routine follow up exams with patients as ‘recall’ appointments. More appropriately, these can be considered … more
7 Career Boosting Reasons To Being Healthy & Fit
Forget trying to lose weight for the next selfie on Instagram – get healthy and fit to boost productivity and mental clarity. You see being … more
Why CE Goes Beyond Professional Obligation
As dental hygienists across Canada, we are united and bonded by one major, collective fear: The Continuing Competence, Quality Assurance auditing process. The mere mention … more
Strategies To Help Land Your Dream Job
Ivividly remember my interview, first job and very first day. I thought outside of the box to secure my first job. Writing my resume was … more
Leveraging New Technologies To Enhance Patient Experience And Increase Patient Retention
The dental patients we once knew are a thing of the past – much like your old flip phone. Today’s patients are tech savvy, well … more
So, You Just Got A Job Offer… Contracts: What You Need To Know
Perhaps you’re fresh out of school, looking for your first position as a hygienist. Or maybe you have been working as a hygienist for many … more
The Business Of Dental Hygiene
As a practicing dental hygienist, I focused on the delivery of patient-centred care, avoided the financial and operational aspects of a dental practice, and had … more
Hygienists Are Ditching Dentists’ Offices To Set Up Their Own Clinics
Ashley McCarthy’s workday often starts at a Calgary-area school, but she’s not a teacher. She’s one of an increasing number of dental hygienists who have … more
The Pineyro Arch™ Kit Allows Hygienists to Treat, Maintain Full Fixed Hybrid Patients
Paradise Dental Technologies (PDT Inc.) has released the latest innovation in implant hygiene and maintenance for full fixed implant restorations, The Pineyro Arch Kit. Designed … 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
Get Fit, Get Smarter!
Your three-pound brain is the CEO of your whole body’s operation. It’s the playmaker, manager and overseer. It keeps 2000 gallons of blood surging through … more
Managing Sleep Apnea for the Pediatric Patient
Have you ever experienced listening to a grandparent, a parent or a spouse snoring so loud you couldn’t sleep? No matter how hard you tried … more
Crystal-Balling the Future of Oral Health
Sometimes it takes a village, sometimes a marriage of powerful forces to produce something meaningful and that is the case with the recently-released custom collaboration … more