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 Introduces Splatter Guard®
Young Innovations is excited to introduce Splatter Guard, an innovative new prophy angle that reduces splatter by up to 15 times* compared to traditional prophy angles.
Microbrush Introduces Nasopharyngeal Test Swabs
Microbrush, a leading US-based global manufacturer and supplier of flocked applicators, has launched a nasopharyngeal test swab to meet the growing demand for COVID-19 testing requirements.
Does Your Disinfectant Kill COVID-19? How to Find Out
If you’ve ever looked closely at a disinfectant product label, you may notice a very long – and very specific – list of microorganisms it’s proven to disinfect. So when a new pathogen surfaces, how do you know whether or not your…
5 Questions You Should Ask Every Patient
Just like fingerprints, no two patients are ever the same in terms of oral health. Sure, we basically do the same things day in and day out, but digging a little deeper might uncover some surprising factors that could relate to oral health…
Kids and Oral Health: What's Standing in the Way?
If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you work in dentistry. And as a dental professional, oral healthcare is probably second-nature for both you and those in your household.And there probably aren’t too many barriers (of course…
This Is Your Mouth. This Is Your Mouth On Vaping.
Anyone remember that 1980s anti-drug campaign? You know, the one with the egg and the frying pan?Maybe it’s not the best metaphor when it comes to vaping. But it makes you think – if vaping did have its own 1980s-esque campaign, what would…
5 Reasons to Love Your Dental Hygiene Career
February is definitely becoming one of my favorite months. We can celebrate in so many different ways – it’s children’s oral health month, January is finally over, and we get to celebrate love! 💘Now, I know Valentine’s Day is…
Embracing the (Dreaded) Pedo Patient
A few years ago, I got a call from an office to ask if I would temp for them. I was doing a lot of temping work, and somehow this office got my name from another office I had previously filled in for. It was for a day I didn’t have any…
Bullying in Dental: What Does It Look Like?
Have you ever had to work with someone who seemed determined to make your life miserable? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. According to Forbes, workplace bullying is extremely prevalent, affecting up to 75% of employees.Dental…