Are flawed processes holding your team back from experiencing better efficiency, healthier clients, happier employees, and continued practice growth? The challenge: “In my practice, new clients are scheduled for a 90-minute comprehensive oral exam and cleaning appointment. They typically see the dentist for the first half hour and then are scheduled for an hour with … Read more
Dentistry is a field that has been practised for centuries, and it has evolved over time to become what it is today. The practise of dentistry is influenced by various factors, including culture, religion, and philosophy. Eastern and Western philosophy are two distinct schools of thought that have influenced the practise of dentistry in different … Read more
This issue marks the end of our regular “Stay Sharp” feature but look for more Q&As from Gabriele Maycher in coming issues on such topics as workplace conflict, client compliance, insurance snafus, and much more. Email your questions to tanya@newcom.ca with Q&A in the subject line. Q: What is the rationale for a three-month vs. … Read more
Amy Banting, EMS Canadian GBT Educational Manager, describes how you can utilize Oral Science‘s Guided Biofilm Therapy to streamline your dental hygiene appointments.
An Edmonton dental hygienist displayed the importance of oral cancer screenings when she helped identify oral cancer in a patient during a routine dental cleaning appointment. Jonathan Teghtmeyer thought he just had a canker sore when he attended his dental appointment in April 2022, but dental hygienist Vaishali Brotschi “noticed the lesion was discoloured – a little … Read more
Q: As a senior hygienist, I have the privilege of mentoring new graduates or new hires to our practice, and the one term I have difficulty explaining is “endpoint” as it pertains to debridement. I question if I fully understand the term myself. Help! A: Einstein would say, “If you can’t explain it simply, you … Read more
April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place from April 4–10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” and it reminds us that taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums benefits our overall physical and mental well-being … Read more
Toothlife was born in 2017 with the mission of helping organizations do good through fundraising. After becoming vice president of a not-for-profit organization in Canada called Gift From the Heart, I started Toothlife to provide financial aid and support to the organization. My primary role was to assist with fundraising. Sadly, I wasn’t comfortable asking … Read more
Cellerant Consulting Group is excited to announce that Rachel Wall, RDH, BS and Valerie Dangler, RDH, BSDH have joined the company as Senior Executive Consultants and have also joined the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Award panel of judges, which is currently concluding deliberations for 2023 award winners to be announced in July. “Rachel and … Read more
“Clueless.” I Confess! That’s Me, When PressedTo Help Reduce, Supress,Arrest Caries Among the AdolescentsAnd Kids of Grenada – a BlessedCountry, Whose People PossessThe Drive to Progress. For Despite the Traumaand the StressOf Having Been OppressedHistorically, they Re-Invest,Welcome All as Guests,Kill with Kindness. And It’s Their Refusal to Acquiesce,Their Protest That ImpressedMe. Made Me Say “Yes”To … Read more
Now in its third year, the prestigious Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards program was created by Cellerant Consulting founder and CEO Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS, to honour the standout dental products designed for use during dental hygiene appointments. Chosen by a panel of dental hygiene thought leaders, the awards highlight innovative technologies, materials, and … Read more
Now, more than ever, we keep hearing and reading about how dental hygienists are leaving the profession. New and ever-changing guidelines, critical Quality Assurance programs, and personal burn-out are adding up and causing dental hygienists to explore other career paths. Before you jump ship on a profession you have spent years in school training for … Read more
In the last issue of Oral Hygiene, the introduction to this topic and Secret #1 was revealed. If you missed it, be sure to look back at this article. Secret #2: Be a Leader Being indispensable at a dental practice means taking on a leadership role. A leader is a visionary who motivates and encourages … Read more
Confession. I eat chocolate every day and I don’t feel guilty. I also don’t make my clients feel guilty about having a sweet tooth. That’s because I know how to decrease the harm from sweets on my teeth and I tell my clients how to do the same. We all have bad habits that we … Read more
The international oral healthcare company, Sunstar, announced that the World Dental Hygienist Awards (WDHA) is returning in 2024, after a pandemic-related hiatus. The WDHA recognizes and honours the work and accomplishments of dental hygienists who have made significant contributions to the dental hygiene field. Ahead of the WDHA, a new regional Award of Distinction has … Read more
izzo®, a partner to Premier Dental®, a global developer, manufacturer, and distributor of dental and medical products, is pleased to introduce izzo®: a professionally inspired 4-in-1 Oral Care System that delivers the highest level of at-home hygiene care to patients. The first and only of its kind, izzo is more than an ordinary toothbrush. It … Read more
The Health Standards Organization (HSO) has updated the Long-Term Care Services standard, and the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased. “This standard, produced following extensive research and consultations with stakeholders including dental hygienists, upholds high-quality resident-centred care, promotes good governance, and aims to foster a healthy and competent workforce in long-term care (LTC) homes … Read more
Q: I am an experienced, technically-sound dental hygienist, so why do I have so many periodontitis clients that still have active disease on a three-month maintenance interval? Their plaque control is excellent, there is no detectable subgingival calculus, and I feel I understand endpoint. What am I missing? A: The more experienced you are, the … Read more
Dr. Chandanjit Sra donated more than 320 oral hygiene kits to students at Chilliwack Central Elementary Community School this week, according to Canada Today. Dr. Sra of Maple Smiles Dentistry heard about the school’s need when teacher Ashley Munro applied to an Adopt-A-School program. Food, clothes and hygiene items were all needed so Dr. Sra … Read more
George Brown is responding to changes underway in the oral health-care sector by launching a new degree completion program aimed specifically at dental hygienists. The one-year online Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is the first degree completion program of its kind offered by an Ontario college. It’s targeted at dental hygienists looking for opportunities outside of … Read more