Managing Your Hygiene Schedule
There are many systems that can be implemented in a dental practice to enhance time management between dentists and hygienists. Although these solutions are relatively … more
There are many systems that can be implemented in a dental practice to enhance time management between dentists and hygienists. Although these solutions are relatively … more
The public’s perception of saliva is low indeed. The act of spitting on someone is considered a vile act, one of disrespect, and even hate. … more
Do you find that each of your instrumentation kits typically contain the same instruments? Are most of your instruments similar to what you were taught … more
It’s that time of year. The alarm goes off and you get out of bed to start the day. You peek outside the window and … more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is proud to recognize a number of individuals for their outstanding contributions to the dental hygiene profession, the national … more
We have all been mystified and even exasperated by our more challenging clients, for example: those with inadequate self-care despite having sufficient manual dexterity; and … more
The traditional model of medicine treats the body as individual systems and organs. This “dis-integrated” model of medical care also frequently excludes the oral cavity. … more
Oral cancer is a serious disease and for dental professionals, the stakes are high. Detrimental cultural oral habits are deeply entrenched in today’s global societies … more
We are being challenged every day to grow as professionals. It is often difficult to keep up with all of the new information that seems … more
Is this you? “I get two bad colds a year, one in the winter and another in the summer.” A week or two of down … more
Simply put, change in inevitable. All around us, change is happening on a daily basis. Why is it that so many of us are instantly … more
She felt nauseous and had a bad taste in her mouth but didn’t think anything of it until she looked in the mirror. After the … more
Although the thought of an acid in your mouth is unsettling, 20-to-45-percent of adults in the United States show signs of acid erosion on their … more
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater … more
Combine a diet high in sugar with poor oral hygiene habits and dental cavities, or caries, will likely result. The sugar triggers the formation of … more
“There wasn’t really much of a debate tonight,” said Sherry Bondy, moments after Essex town council voted against putting fluoride back in their drinking water. It … more
Oral appliance homecare has a major impact on continuing compliance, treatment success, and the patient’s overall experience with the process. Individuals utilizing dentures, sleep devices, … more
Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and … more
Editor’s Note: Where does the responsibility lie? While this article is about British parents and their lack of education in good oral hygiene to pass … more
Closing the Gap Between Mobile and Conventional Dental Clinics in the Community You would be hard pressed to find anyone in the dental industry who … more