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.
Opening pouches in front of the patient? I’m torn.
I was taught in dental hygiene school to keep dental instruments in their sterilization pouches until the patient is in the room. This way, the patient can watch me open the pouch and physically remove the instruments, assuring the patient…
7 RDH-Friendly Tips to Survive a Dental Trade Show
The 2019 Chicago Midwinter Dental Meeting is quickly approaching, and Young Innovations and Darby Dental Supply want you to get the most out of your time. Here are some tips and tricks for surviving a dental trade show: 1. Wear…
Pregnancy and the Op
3 tips for making your maternity leave a celebration...not a nightmareI remember my first pregnancy like it was yesterday...well maybe more like almost nine years ago. I was about two years into my first hygiene gig after college, and I…
5 Simple Ways to Minimize Stress During the Work Day
It seems these days that life is so hectic and constant that we tend to bring our stress with us to work and vice versa. We are so programmed to always be multitasking and on the go that we forget to take a minute to just breathe.With our…
What Type of Hygienist Are You?
When I was child I wanted to be a music teacher, then an environmental scientist, and then a psychologist. When I started college, I realized I wanted to be none of those things. I began to research different careers and ultimately…
The Importance of Self-Care
As healthcare professionals, we have signed up for a career of selflessly giving to our patients.We give them our time and our commitment to better overall health. We listen to their stresses, their successes, their failures, their family…
How To Survive The Day From Hell
You don’t have to be in the dental field for long before you have one of those days where every patient needs more than just a little TLC. That’s the nice way of saying that every patient is high maintenance.I was a hygienist for a hot…
Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Johnson-Promident
Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental products, today announced the acquisition of Promident, LLC (“Johnson-Promident”). Johnson-Promident is a leading manufacturer and supplier of dental…
Young Innovations Announces Acquisition of Mydent International
Young Innovations, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of dental supplies and equipment, today announced the acquisition of Mydent International Enterprises Corp. (“Mydent”). Launched in 1985, Mydent is a leading supplier of…