Dental Hygienists Support Children’s Rights to Oral Health Care
On November 20, dental hygienists will celebrate Universal Children’s Day, reminding us all of the importance of protecting and promoting children’s rights, including the right … more
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Dental Hygienists Help and Show Support for World Diabetes Day
On November 14, Canadian dental hygienists will join more than 1 billion people worldwide in marking World Diabetes Day. As primary health care providers, dental … more
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association Announces New President
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Gerry Cool, at its annual general meeting in Edmonton, … more
Join Hu-Friedy in Honouring Dental Hygienists and ‘Show Us Your Purple’
Hu-Friedy, a global leader in the manufacturing of dental instruments and products, will honor dental hygienists across the country by wearing purple (the official color … 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
Dental Hygienists Promote Oral Health for Older Adults
On October 1, Canadians celebrated the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation. National Seniors Day was also an occasion for … more
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Health Care Program (WOHP) are proudly partnering for the seventh straight year to celebrate the … more
Dropping the ‘F Bomb’ …Again
Fluoridation is useless for low-income children, US federal data shows. Now please keep in mind the source, the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation … 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
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
Back To Basics: Listening Skills On The Phone
Dentistry is part art, part science, but all about people. In dental school, the people part of the equation was overlooked, and it takes a … 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