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How often do friends, patients, or family members refer to hygiene appointments and professional debridement as a cleaning? Does this term undervalue the professional...
Curiosity Killed the Plaque Ep. 20: Dangers of Oral Clay Products
In this episode of Curiosity Killed the Plaque, Spring Hatfield, RDH, BSPH, takes a look at natural oral care products, specifically bentonite clay.
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4 Simple Tips for Newly Graduated Dental Hygienists
Disclosure: This article has been sponsored by Heartland Dental, but Heartland Dental had no input in the editorial process or writing of this article.
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Caviar Tongue: Are Dental Hygiene Patients Displaying Signs of “Aging?”
Caviar tongue is a condition recognized by purplish veins located on the ventral side of the tongue. Veins are normally visible underneath (ventrally) the...
Instrument Sharpening by the RDH: The How and Why
I can almost vouch with utmost certainty that one of the most exhilarating events for a dental hygienist is receiving and opening brand-new instruments....