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RDH Career Path: One Hygienist’s Story
Hygiene school came and went in the blink of an eye. I graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Bergen Community College in May 2011. After passing my boards, I anxiously awaited licensure in New York. While browsing online one … Continue reading
Dr. Wayne Aldredge Interview
Has emerging research about the perio-systemic link changed the way you approach hygiene treatment or the way your office implements hygiene appointments into practice? Also, if you work in a general dentistry or restorative practice, under what circumstances does your … Continue reading
Karen Davis Part 3: Oral Cancer Screening
Does your office have an oral cancer screening protocol in place? If so, do you screen every patient, every time, or just ones that meet certain criteria, such as smoking? Also, for offices that do screen regularly for oral cancer: … Continue reading
Karen Davis Interview PART 2
It seems like co-management, or “collaborative care” between the dental practice, dieticians, family physicians and medical specialists, is becoming increasingly prevalent. That’s a good thing, since the connection between oral and systemic health is so strong. Have you had any … Continue reading
ADHA Roving Reporter
Hello everybody, Dez here! Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to Nashville for the ADHA Show. But have no fear, my great friend and RDH Advisory Panelist, Debbye Krueger was on hand to record some of the goings-on from … Continue reading
Karen Davis Interview PART 1
In what ways, if any, has the emergence of the oral/systemic link changed the way you treat or educate patients? Also, as dentistry evolves from a “disease-oriented” model to a “wellness oriented” model, how do you approach patients about modifying … Continue reading
Jamie Freitag, RDH Interview
I’ve read Jamie’s book and I think it should be required reading for anyone who is currently a dental hygienist, thinking about becoming a dental hygienist, or just wants to know more about what it’s like to be a dental … Continue reading
Special Guest Ann Battrell
Interviewing Ann was so much fun that I want you to be a part of it when I speak with her again in 2011. Submit a question in the comment box, then I’ll sort through all the submissions and narrow … Continue reading
