Periodontitis may influence more than oral health, with inflammation potentially affecting iron metabolism, hepcidin levels, and red blood cell production. Understanding this connection can help dental hygienists recognize important clues in patients with anemia and strengthen medical history conversations.
Positioning cushions are a simple way to reduce the neck, back, and shoulder strain that many dental professionals face daily in practice. Here's what you need to know.
Conventional bonding agents may provide initial bond to dentin, but long-term retention is a problem. Dr. Gordon Christensen shares some clinical methods you can use to provide mechanical retention.
The state of your mental health can affect your performance at work—which is particularly important when caring for others is part of your job. Here's how to cultivate a healthy mindset.
Osteoporosis prevention starts early in life. Dental clinicians can recognize risk factors, identify potential signs of low bone density, and support early screening to help prevent fractures and improve systemic health.
How do we move beyond collecting numbers and checking boxes? This conversation explores clinical judgment, professional scope, and putting the dental hygiene process of care into practice.
