The uvula is hardly talked about, but it has roles in snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, immunological functions, speech patterns, and a whole lot more.
We all have patients who resist change. But maybe it's because they don't like to be told what to do. Motivational interviewing is a highly effective technique in which patients...
It used to be that dental hygienists were unquestioned experts in oral health. But with easier access to information, patients today are tougher to convince. Karen Davis, RDH,...
More content from Volume 39, Issue 10 (October 2019)
A dentist has denied one hygienist a raise and instead offered a bonus plan. Should the hygienist be happy? Or should she be alarmed? Dianne Watterson, MBA, RDH, looks at the ...
As a primary caregiver, hygienists can initiate conversations about white spots and educate patients about potential treatment options. Here's one such option that requires no...
Melissa Van Witzenburg, MS, RDH, explains the importance of educating patients about whitening and the products available to them to make that trip down the oral health-care aisle...
