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Susan Clark Bio
Susan Clark, RDH is a clinician, author of “Exploring Dental Hygiene, Finding the Hidden Rewards,” and a public speaker. She is actively involved with the Tri County Dental Hygienists’ Society as legislation chair, and California Dental Association Cal-Hy Pac committee. You can visit her web site at www.sgclark.net or contact her at sgc31@verizon.net.


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    Mark Hartley
    Editor of RDH magazine. He
    has been editor since 1995
    and has been affiliated with
    the publication since 1985.


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Patient Education Articles

Major League Baseball player to help kick off oral health ...
... health of Dallas-area children, educate about healthy ... 6-8 had untreated dental caries (tooth decay ... By combining free screenings, education, and resources with ...

Risk assessment for dental caries - DentistryIQ
... $7 million First 5 California Oral Health Education and Training Project Grant to educate dental and ... using CAMBRA to combat early childhood caries.(5,6 ...

Hygiene Therapies Articles

Relegating dental sharpening devices to the bottom drawer ...
... Lynne Slim RDH, MS, is the periodontal therapy columnist for RDH magazine. She is president of Periocdent, LLC, a practice-management ...

Perioscopy and ultrasonic efficiency - RDH
... Lynne Slim, RDH, BSDH, MSDH, is an award-winning writer who has ... company that specializes in the incorporation of conservative periodontal therapy into the ...

Operatory Management Articles

Judy the juggler: the digital dilemma - DentistryIQ
... another patient comes strolling up from the back. This second patient also needs to check out, make an appointment, and all the rest. ...

Emdogain: a game changer - DentistryIQ
... When my first patient came back for his two-week postoperative appointment and reported no pain or swelling, my excitement grew exponentially. ...

Salaries Articles

Do An Initial Exam Before Buying a Dental Practice - DentistryIQ
... walk away from the purchase or re-negotiate the terms of ... report and a breakdown by each dentist and hygienist. ... If patients pay based upon a treatment plan (eg ...

The final look at the 2011 Dental Assisting Digest salary survey ...
... what you told us during the annual DAD salary survey. ... different profession because assisting does not pay what it ... dentist is the dentist, the hygienist is the ...

Career Development Articles

Career Corner: You're hired! Essential tips that will land you the ...
... 2. The interview is the make-or-break process in the job search. How you prepare for the interview is an opportunity to convince ...

An interview with Scott Root, president and CEO of DENTSPLY ...
An interview with Scott Root, president and CEO of DENTSPLY Implants. ... Root: The DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties team has done a tremendous job in supporting ...

Ergonomics Articles

DENTSPLY International launches Midwest RDH Freedom handpiece ...
... history with nearly 1/3 of dental health professionals citing musculoskeletal disorders as ... But corded prophy systems can make them a pain as one pulls against ...

Ergonomic guidelines to prevent pain and extend your career ...
... Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS, is a physical therapist, dental ergonomic consultant and author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free.” She is CEO of ...

Hygiene Products Articles

Dental hygiene leadership: It is all in your mind - DentistryIQ
Dental hygiene leadership: It is all in your mind. ... Kristine Hodsdon is the Director of the RDH eVillage newsletter for dental hygiene professionals. ...

Patients Receive Cool Coins for Good Behavior - DentistryIQ
... Dr. Murphy began his Hygiene Incentive Program about ... is manager of marketing and product development at ... In addition to helping dental professionals with their ...

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Patients Receive Cool Coins for Good Behavior - DentistryIQ
... Dr. Murphy calls this his “Hygiene Incentive Program.” It is easy to see why this HIP program is such a HIT with his young patients. ...

Dental hygiene leadership: It is all in your mind - DentistryIQ
Dental hygiene leadership: It is all in your mind. ... Kristine Hodsdon is the Director of the RDH eVillage newsletter for dental hygiene professionals. ...

Caries detection: Are you still in the dark? Leadership and light ...
... edition of RDH eVillage FOCUS. Read Kristine Hodsdon’s article on Dental Hygiene Leadership. Leadership has been described as ...

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