Fluoride Fears: Why Your Client May Say ‘No’ to This Decades-old Treatment
In the dental industry, there is no older friend than fluoride. This naturally occurring mineral has been widely researched as an additive in drinking water … more
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Stress Management is Mental Floss
There are many preventative measures you can take to avoid letting mental stress get away from you as a dentist or dental hygienist, forming a … more
How Dental Hygienists Can Promote Sustainability in Dental Practices
Sustainability in dental practices is a growing concern as we move towards global initiatives for a greener future. The significance of sustainability in dental practices … more
Change for the Better: Can a Hygienist Be ‘Too Rough?’
Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? Can a hygienist be ‘too rough?’ … more
Research Finds Oral Rinse Could Spot Early Heart Disease Risk
A research team used a simple mouth rinse to see if white blood cell levels in the saliva could be linked to signs of heart … more
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
Exploring Diverse Career Paths for Dental Assistants in Healthcare
The healthcare field is a vast and ever-evolving landscape, offering many opportunities for professionals to contribute to the well-being of patients and communities. Among the … more
AI-Powered Precision: Revolutionizing Oral Hygiene with Enhanced Surface Coverage
For decades, we’ve been told to brush our teeth twice a day, for 2-3 minutes. However, what often goes unnoticed is the importance of surface … more
What To Do When You Hear “I Hate the Dentist”
We’ve all been there (or if you haven’t, you most likely will at some point in your career): a patient sits in your chair and … more
Change for the Better! Are Flawed Processes Holding Your Team Back?
Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? The challenge: “In my practice, new … more
Digital Dentistry Technologies and their Impact on Insurance Coverage: Exploring the Benefits and Limitations
Imagine being at the forefront of a revolution, where science meets technology to reshape an entire industry. You’re not in a Silicon Valley startup or … more
COVID-19 Guidance No Longer in Effect, Says Ontario’s Oral Health Regulatory Colleges
On July 19, 2023, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), along with the other regulatory colleges representing dental hygienists, dental technologists, and … more
The 2023 Best of Class Hygiene Award Winners Announced by Cellerant
Cellerant Consulting Group is pleased to announce the 2023 Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award winners. “These innovative companies have earned the right to celebrate … more
Have You Done Your Marketing Communications “Homework” Yet?
Getting your family mentally and otherwise ready for a new school year requires a favourable time horizon. You don’t want to rush it. After all, … more
East Meets West: Understanding the Difference in Dental Philosophies
Dentistry is a field that has been practised for centuries, and it has evolved over time to become what it is today. The practise of … more
Stay Sharp: Technical Guidelines and Workplace Strategies for the Clinical Dental Hygienist. (Part 14)
This issue marks the end of our regular “Stay Sharp” feature but look for more Q&As from Gabriele Maycher in coming issues on such topics … more
Canadian Dental Care Plan Reaches Next Milestone in Procurement Process
On June 21, 2023, the Government of Canada announced they had reached the next step in the procurement process for the national dental care plan. … more
Hamilton Hospital Launches Study on Prevora Dental Treatment for High-risk Patients
A study by St. Joseph’s Health System and CHX Technologies has launched in order to discover the usefulness of using the preventative dental treatment Prevora … more
8 Simple Secrets to Being Indispensable in the Dental Practice – Part 3
In the last two issues of Oral Hygiene, we revealed the introduction to this topic, Secret #1 and #2. If you missed them, be sure … more