The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has released a new white paper that underscores the ability of the dental hygienist to perform dental hygiene diagnosis as part of the oral care team working to ensure that every patient is evaluated and treated, based on their individual oral health needs. According to the ADHA paper, dental … Read more
The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) is pleased to announce the installation of its new president, Gerry Cool, at its annual general meeting in Edmonton, Alberta, on October 22. Gerry hails from Alberta and joins president-elect Sophia Baltzis (Quebec), past president Donna Scott (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), and directors Mandy Hayre (British Columbia), Leanne Huvenaars … Read more
Young Dental and Wrigley are excited to introduce Wrigley’s Orbit® Prophy Paste and Gum packs. This first-of-its-kind product lets patients experience the signature flavors of Orbit gum both during and after dental appointments. Each co-pack contains a single-dose cup of Orbit-flavored prophy paste in the brand’s Bubblemint, Spearmint and Peppermint flavors, and a piece of … Read more
On October 1, Canadians celebrated the older adults whose mentoring, leadership, and volunteerism have shaped the nation. National Seniors Day was also an occasion for dental hygienists to remind Canada’s seniors and their caregivers of the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene habits throughout the lifespan. “Thanks to healthier lifestyles and advances in oral and … Read more
From Dentistry IQ – July 22, 2011 FAIR LAWN,New Jersey–MIS Implants Technologies’ new oral health products brand, PeriZone, has launched a Facebook page that will be introduced and promoted July 28-30, 2011, during RDH Under One Roof. Specifically, the company will be giving away a new pair of Kate Spade New York Kamille satin designer … Read more
From Google Alerts – whoo noo….. Building the perfect beast of a hygiene department. Create an ideal hygiene department to increase your revenue stream. Practical tips to increase efficiency, productivity and job satisfaction while decreasing stress. To help dental teams build a top quality Dental Hygiene and Periodontal program that … Read more Related articles Oral-systemic health and your dental … Read more
From Science Daily – May 5, 2011 Nurses who care for patients with dementia now have a tailored approach to dental hygiene for their charges, thanks to a pilot study by a team of nurses. “Poor oral health can lead to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease as well as periodontal disease,” said Rita A. Jablonski, even … Read more
Not very well known in Canada from what I can determine, this is truly one of the most superb phosphor plate digital systems I’ve seen. My experience with it has been on numerous international discussion forums. The quality of the images is superior to Scan X and other similar charged plate systems in my opinion. … Read more
Dental Practice Solutions is an excellent website owned and run by Debra Seidel-Bittke. Her latest blog posting is the title of this entry…..here’s a little about Debra and this blog posting on Case Acceptance is readable with a simple click on BLOG on the website……..looks like a winner for a local study club to me…..get … Read more
Dentistry in blog Zerodonto: Implantology, Invisible Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontic This blog aims at communicating and sharing ideas and knowledge in dentistry. The dentists who created it not only present their own clinical cases and researches but they also show and other’s authors article . The dentistry topics are mainly on implantology, invisible orthodontic, endodontics, prosthodontic, … Read more
From Dental Tribune – Dental Tribune is a large global dental publishing entity – very much worth a visit to www.dental-tribune.com – I personally enjoy their ePaper section…the following article is from DT. Sally McKenzie is CEO of McKenzie Management. by Sally McKenzie I shudder when dentists say to me, “I just don’t know what … Read more
Feature piece from CNN.com Ida Alvarez avoided close conversations. She was afraid of what someone might tell her. She was pretty sure she had really bad breath. “It is such an embarrassing situation,” Alvarez, 31, of Los Angeles told CNN. “There was always a bitter taste in my mouth,but I didn’t want to ask … Read more
First click on link… http://scottsdalelasergumtreatment.blogspot.com/2010/11/breast-cancer-and-gum-disease-link.html It is a well-known fact that oral hygiene relates directly to one’s overall health. Of the bacteria that thrives in the mouth, certain strains that cause periodontal disease have also been linked with pneumonia, prostate cancer, stroke and diabetes as well as breast cancer. In a study published in the … Read more
by Debbie Seidel-Bittke Preventive Care Appointments = Lifeline Image by Getty Images via @daylife One system in the dental office, which is often overlooked, is the dental hygiene departments’ recare system. It works best when the office doesn’t need to call patients to come in for a missed or delayed dental hygiene appointment. The dental … Read more
Fortunately Bristol Palin did not win “Dancing with the Stars“, however, she was the impetus for seeking out an article of note for you to share with a small segment of your client base. Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, … Read more
Chicago-June 2, 2010-For the third consecutive year the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has set a new attendance record for the Center for Lifelong Learning at Annual Session (CLL/AS). With total attendance expected to exceed more than 2,000 participants, ADHA’s recently revamped meeting format maintains its status as the largest national dental hygiene meeting. The … Read more