Volume 23, Issue 9

I just finished reading "Dentistry at the Rooftop of the World" (July 2003). I was surprised at the modern equipment that was available to these wonderful volunteers.

Be on guard and avoid misfortunes in the mouth.

A senior member of the clan is well into his eighties. Beyond being thankful for the minor physical miracles that occur upon awakening each day — his anatomy still seems to function...

I work in a small practice in the north. I have been in my current practice for one year. However, I have been a dental hygienist for the past three years.

Thirty extra seconds is what it takes to make a difference between a productive, safe work environment where a clinician can breathe freely and a contaminated one

Problem solving requires a good working knowledge of the facts and potential solutions. Problem solving can take a lot of work. Often, it requires a willingness to look at a situation...

Heart disease — including blood vessel disorders, hypertension, and arteriosclerosis — is the number one cause of death in the Western World.

As a consultant for Hygiene Mastery, I am required to remain clinically active. This serves several purposes. It keeps me clinically sharp and current.