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    • Volume 44, Issue 3 (April/May 2024)

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    Older patients may present with hearing or vision loss, which can make your job harder. But there are ways to make their experience at the dentist more pleasant for everyone.
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    Dental hygiene can be a lonely profession. That's why connecting with others will make you feel like you aren't alone. There are many ways to do this.
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    Carol Jahn, MS, RDH
    May 17, 2024
    If you feel it's time for a change in your hygiene career, ask yourself these questions to give you direction on your new path.
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    Susan Cotten, BSDH, RDH, OMT, looks at three oral HPV tests available and explains why dental hygienists should consider incorporating oral HPV testing into their protocols.
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    Educating patients about glucose levels as part of the hygiene appointment can help guide them toward better lifestyle choices. Decreasing sugar is a good place to start.

    More content from Volume 44, Issue 3 (April/May 2024)

    It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Craig Dickson, VP/group publisher of the dental group at Endeavor Business Media. For 27 years Craig has played an...
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    When it comes to bruxing, patients need an affordable, immediate, effective solution, and GrindRelief PRO fits the bill.
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    Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, reviews Pac-Dent's ProPaste One disposable prophy ring and AntiSplatr paste.
    Each month, the RDH Clinical Recognition Program, sponsored by Water Pik, features a dental hygiene clinician who goes the extra mile in their job to change their patients’ lives...
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    Taking an honest look at how you treat your patients, and having an open mind about current research, can lead dental hygienists to new therapies that patients will appreciate...
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    While nothing can replace brushing, some see coconut oil pulling as a complementary dental hygiene practice.
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    Never change a procedure code to receive reimbursement from an insurance carrier! And remember, your license could be on the line if you do.
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    Dr. Michele White explains the characteristics of commonly appearing pink and brown lesions that may be found on the skin of the face and neck, what to watch for, and when to ...
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    From harmless bumps to potentially precancerous lesions, understanding the various viral presentations of HPV and HSV is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention...
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    Sleep-disordered breathing and ADHD can present with overlapping symptoms. In this peer-reviewed article, you’ll learn how adding sleep screening to the medical history can elevate...
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    It's likely that many of your patients have chosen to use statins, but are you aware of how they can affect oral health?
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    Dental hygienists frequently experience pain and even disability due to the physical demands of the job. Stephanie Botts tells us how to avoid these threats to our health through...