Oral-Systemic Health (and How Desiccation Technology Can Help)
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It's not hard to convince clinicians and dental hygienists that poor oral hygiene has a detrimental effect on oral health and a patient's overall health. After all, dental professionals see evidence of this link in health at each dental appointment.
Bacteria in the mouth develop a protection system in the form of biofilm to grow and thrive in a number of situations. Biofilm plays a significant role in not only the development of health complications but also in the exacerbation of many oral and bodily diseases.
Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Germiphene Corporation
Young Innovations, a leading global supplier of dental products, today announced the acquisition of Germiphene Corporation (“Germiphene”). Based in Brantford, ON, Canada, Germiphene is a leading manufacturer and supplier of infection…
Advocating for Yourself in the Office
As dental hygienists, we mostly offer dental services under the general supervision of a dentist. Although this is slowly changing, it is still very much the norm. So we often have to ask for new instruments or certain products we want to…
Fluoride Varnish vs. MI Paste: When to Know Which is Best for Your Patient
With so many products on the market, it can be overwhelming for patients and providers to know which product is best for them. Often, providers will start with the least-invasive product and if it doesn’t work, slowly move toward stronger…
How to Handle the Anxious Patient
We've all had that one patient. The patient who refuses radiographs. The patient who tells you fluoride is toxic and is used in atomic bombs (yes, I’ve actually heard that one). The patient who shows up 15 minutes late but needs to be done…
Tips for Nailing Your RDH Job Interview
You made it through some of the trickiest two years of your life: dental hygiene school. Congratulations! 🎉We know literally blood, sweat, and tears went into your degree, and you’ve finished! Being a dental hygiene grad is a huge…
Meal Planning Tips for Dental Hygienists
As a dental hygienist, balancing a busy personal life with strenuous work demands can easily result in making poor eating decisions. My work schedule is non-traditional and ever-changing, which I love, but it requires a certain level…
Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Crystal Tips
Young Innovations, a leading global supplier of dental products, today announced the acquisition of assets from several entities which compose Crystal Tips (“Crystal Tips”). Based in Irvine, CA, Crystal Tips is a leading supplier of…
Arthritis and Oral Healthcare: What You Need to Know
Patients with arthritis face a number of challenges when it comes to oral hygiene, including dry mouth and limited mobility. Here’s some guidance on how to help your patients manage the effects arthritis has on their oral health care.…
Managing the Gagger: How I Overcame Throw-Up
My first “gagger” was my clinic partner in dental hygiene school. You couldn’t even get a mouth mirror in without her gagging and becoming nervous. The first time I performed an exam on her I thought I was going to throw up from all the…