Question: When you finish seeing a patient, where does your mask go? While we all know where it should go, many of us choose an alternative—the infamous "chinstrap."
Pulling a dental mask under the chin or stashing it in a pocket may seem harmless, but these common habits can undermine infection control. Here’s why proper mask handling matters for dental professionals and patient safety.
Clear patient education starts with understanding, not just explaining. Use these teach-back and practical communication strategies to address common dental misconceptions and help patients follow through with care.
Burnt out or ready for a change? Attend RDH Under One Roof and leave with a renewed passion for your career. Make this your year to fall in love with your career again! Join us in Nashville, TN, in July for THE dental hygiene event of the year!
Ultrasonic scalers and therapeutic air polishers help dental hygienists reduce physical strain while improving clinical efficiency and patient care. Power-enhanced instrumentation supports ergonomics, periodontal health, and better long-term treatment outcomes.
This month, Dr. Joshua Austin reviews Quantium composite by Bisco, DentalOS with AI by Planet DDS, and Core-Flo DC by Bisco. These three tools are designed to take repetitive work off your team's plate and make everyday dentistry a little more efficient.
A claim has been going around that suggests owning a cat can cause internal tooth resorption in humans. But is there any truth to it? This article examines the science behind the claim and explains the established causes, risk factors, and diagnostic considerations for internal root resorption.
