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De-stress yourself
Forget power naps—these adventures take recharging to a whole new level.
by Gayle Lawrence, RDH
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Relieve pain—naturally
The buzz around homeopathic treatment.
by Jennifer Ioppolo
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Hospital hygiene
Oral-systemic links as career opportunities? Consider dental hygienists in medical settings.
by Tracey Foley, RDH
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Prison care
Alternative access to care for South Dakota students.
by Sharon Kinzley, RDH, BS and Audrey Ticknor, RDH, MA
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The love of learning
It’s not about grades—it’s about transformation.
by Kirsten Jarvi, RDH, BS
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The EBD difference in perio
How the facts transform your treatment.
by Rene Stephenson, RDH, BSDH |
Evidence-based dental hygiene
Understanding where we fall short and how we can move forward in evidence-based care.
by Shirley M. Beaver, RDH, PhD |
Mentoring | Full interview transcripts
Program directors at Kennedy-King College and College of Lake County talk about dental hygiene education. |
Is it harassment?
How to identify and respond to sexual harassment in your office.
by Sandra Greenberg, RDH, EdD, LCSW, BCD
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CSI: RDH
The dental hygienist’s role in forensic dentistry.
by Winnie Furnari, RDH, MS, FAADH
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See yourself, sell yourself
Building a professional portfolio.
by Maria Perno Goldie
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| Know your natural facts
Revealing myths and reading labels to get the real deal behind natural products.
by Renee Knight |
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Organic Eater: With Conditions
A personal story about "eating green."
by Diane Brucato-Thomas, RDH, EF, BS |
| Organic Eater: Absolutely!
The why and how behind eating organic.
by Lori Saporito, RDH
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| Rethinking waste
Trashing false concepts about being green.
by Leslie Canham, CDA, RDA
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| Make insurance codes work
You educate patients every day—now it’s time to educate the people handling claims.
by Patti DiGangi, RDH, BS |
| Eco-friendly dentistry
Becoming stewards of oral and planetary health. by Ina Pockgrass
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| ABC's of botanicals
Experts answer questions about the health affects of these natural supplements.
by Susanne Kuehl, RDH |
| Green house effect
The conclusion to our April House Call feature: Your home office.
by Brandon Forbes |
Managing amalgam
Simple steps you can take to ensure mercury is disposed of properly.
by Eileen White
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Coffee and the body
You know about coffee’s impact on the oral cavity, but what about whole body health?
by Amy Nieves, RDH |
Fluoride quiz
How much do you know about fluoride? by Thais Carter |
Molecular momentum
How nanotechnology is harnessing small particles with big results.
by Cathy Draper, RDH, MS |
Patient privacy
Don’t let your gift of gab lead to a security breach.
by Angie Stone, RDH, BS |
Find your inspiration
When it comes to inspiration, you are the person you’ve been waiting for.
by Kelly M. Spagna, RDH |
Make recertification easier
Tips on getting re-licensed from state to state.
by Jane Weiner, RDH |
Safety first
Protecting patients means protecting yourself.
by Leilani Kicklighter, RN, ARM, MBA, CPHRM, LHRM
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Probiotics & oral health
Bacteria in the mouth can be a good thing!
by Michelle Hurlbutt, RDH, BS |
Beyond sadness
Understanding what makes depression distinctive.
by Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS |
Mission minded
Dental homes on foreign shores.
by Cindy Carson, RDH |
Where are the guys?
Reasons the fairer sex remains dominant in the dental hygiene profession.
by Thais Carter |
Partners in progress
From good ideas to great relationships, JoAnn Gurenlian, RDH, PhD, takes a deeper look at how dental hygienists can provide transdisciplinary care.
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Why remin matters
An MI specialist shares her reasons for making the trend part of her standard of care.
by Thais Carter
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Breast Cancer: Personal standards
When it comes to patient care, you don't settle for less than the best, so why accept subpar treatment for yourself? by Mary Kost, BSDH, BSED
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The Source
Maria Perno Goldie, RDH, MS answers your burning questions on a variety of topics including tobacco cessation counseling, pregnant patients, and treating dry mouth.
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Understanding autism
So, the Q&A with Karen Raposa sparked your interest, and you want to know more about what you can do to help children with autism get the care they deserve - start here.
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The silent victims
When mom and dad are using meth, the whole family suffers. What's your role?
By Audrey Ticknor, RDH, MS
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Perio possibilities
A first-hand account of the opportunities apparent in laser-assisted dental hygiene.
by Gloria E. Monzon, RDH |
Make the case
Convincing your dentist that lasers are an important step in providing high-quality patient care.
by Jonathan A. Bregman, DDS, FAGD |
