Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 14)
This issue we take our final in-depth look at the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification. We’re excited to bring you more Q&As from Gabriele Maycher in … more
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Know Your Worth
Heading into the third year of the pandemic, many dental hygienists are feeling frustrated, beat down and overworked. There is no doubt that we are … more
How to Ensure Patients are Keeping Up with Dental Hygiene Throughout the Pandemic
The pandemic has affected everyone around the world in one way or another, and we’ve all had to make changes to adapt to this new … more
Communicating Oral Inflammation: A Chair-Side Conversation That Can Change a Life
Have you ever said to a client during their dental hygiene appointment, “oh there is just a little bit of bleeding”? Overall, giving the client … more
Client Experience in Oral Healthcare is the Doorway into Better Wellness
By occupation a dental hygienist, I see myself as the natural link between healthcare in its traditional understanding, and the ever-expanding sector – or industry … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 13)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
Research Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Hygienists
Nearly two years into the pandemic with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and a decrease in infections, new studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 … more
Cancel Your Staff Meeting – Have a Team Huddle Instead!
Organizing the Organization A team that performs well is a team that is organized. In a busy dental office, is there time to organize the … more
Dental Hygienist Makes Life-Saving Discovery for 9-Year-Old Girl
February is children’s dental health month. The importance of dental health awareness can serve as an early indicator of many possible illnesses. That was the … more
Motivating the Next Generation to Choose Dentistry as a Professional Career
Dentistry as a career choice has often been overlooked by younger generations. On the other hand, however, dentistry is one of the top 10 career options … more
Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Reduced Preterm Births in a Large Study
Chewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced preterm births in a large study in Malawi. The oral intervention was inspired by past research linking poor oral … more
5 Essentials of Well-being
Professional athletes place as much importance on their rest and recovery as on their performance strategy. Why? Because the time we spend recharging directly impacts … more
Bringing Humanity to an Anonymous World
There are some very important tasks that must get done in a routine dental hygiene appointment. Each of us has our check lists: medical history … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 12)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification. Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more
‘Shoulder to Shoulder’: B.C. Dental Hygienist Students Want Online Learning, Cites Crowded Classes
Students at a private Vancouver technical college for dental hygienists say their school isn’t doing enough to ensure safety amid the spread of the Omicron … more
‘Focus on the Tooth and the Person’: The Movement for Trauma-Informed Dentistry
When Michael’s daughter, Sarah, was in preschool, a friend recommended a pediatric dental clinic that had made her family’s visits to the dentist easy. “The … more
Dental Fear Treatment in Childhood Has a Positive Impact on Later Dental Care
Treating the fear of dental care in childhood is effective and predicts more regular dental examinations later in life, according to a study by the … more
Make the Most of Your Investment: 5 Budget-Friendly Marketing Tips for 2022
We’ve all heard, “it takes money to make money.” That is true of any business, including a dental practice. While some practice owners would like … more
Understanding Occupational Stress Among Oral Health Practitioners
Oral health practitioners experience a significant amount of occupational stress from the time they start studying towards their chosen qualifications. This stress, which is believed to affect … more
Technically Speaking: Tips for Implementing the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification (Part 11)
Still confused about the 2018 AAP Periodontal classification? Never fear! The next few monthly columns will review some of the most important updates made to … more