The Best Defence to COVID-19 is a Healthy Mouth
This past year has been a challenge and we have all felt the impact that COVID-19 has played in our lives, both professionally and personally. … more
This past year has been a challenge and we have all felt the impact that COVID-19 has played in our lives, both professionally and personally. … more
Dental hygienists are a key part in ensuring that patients are satisfied with their visit at the dental practice. As a hygienist, you not only … more
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.1 Research has revealed that mindfulness has … more
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
An international study led by researchers at McGill University has found that those with poor dental hygiene tend to experience more severe COVID-19 symptoms. Using … more
With COVID-19 altering all aspects of society over the past year or so, it’s perhaps not surprising that it also appears to have spurred a … more
What dental hygienists need to know to help save lives Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by upper airway collapse during sleep. OSA … more
At the age of 26, I decided to go back to school and become a RDH. I sought a change from retail management and wanted … more
Would you rather: 1) do your taxes, 2) use a restroom with broken locks, or 3) listen to a young child learn how to play … more
When you stabilize your internal economy, your practice can weather the most volatile economic storms. The Canadian Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA) con-ducted a nation-wide survey … more
Can you regress a patient’s Stage? A stage can only regress under one condition: when surgical intervention eliminates a complexity factor like Class II and … more
Well, it’s been a year. Most of us would agree that the current pandemic is not something we had ever imagined we would live through. … more
I began my journey into pediatric dental hygiene in 2015, before we were aware of our son’s diagnosis. I had always been drawn to working … more
A smile can open the world, in love, with friends, and at work. But statistics are grim. 48% of young American adults untagged themselves from … more
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
While viruses might be on everyone’s mind because of the Covid-19 pandemic, let us not forget about other microscopic creatures that can influence our health, … more
You are a dental hygienist. You went to school, you graduated, wrote the national board exam, found yourself a job and now you scale likely … more
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
By now you would have seen or heard of the new classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases, which replaced the previous (1999) classification system and … more
As we try and get used to our new normal, we need to look for ways to make our days run more smoothly and more … more