Hygiene
Ulcer Management – “I Just Want It To Be Gone!”
Two frantic calls from patients. When will it ever end? The first patient, Jamie,...
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Terrifying, Troublesome, or Terrific? Secrets to Perfect Pediatric Patients
The crying started, then the wailing, then the screams. The patient was pediatric. I...
Hygiene
Jump—Start Case Acceptance Through Your Hygiene Department: R-E-A-C-H for Success
Dental offices around the country are again beginning to feel the effects of Reality...
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Boring Basics The Magic Potion for Success
Professional athletes know it. Airline pilots practice it daily. Religions have thrived for centuries...
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Dental Hygiene’s Influence on the Marketability and Value of a Dental Practice
The contribution of the hygiene department can influence both the tangible and intangible aspects...
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Keeping Your Focus on What’s Important
With any endeavor, routine actions have a tendency to interfere with your purpose. The...
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The High Cost of Low Morale
The two primary risks facing dental practices are staff turnover and unproductive time in...
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Colossal Case Acceptance The Hygienist Plays a Vital Role in Encouraging Patients to Say Yes
As dentists, we think of ourselves as technicians, health professionals, scientists, artists…not salesmen. The...
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Hygiene Recall: Is It a Waste of Time?
Is your hygiene recall system a waste of time? It is unless your current...
Hygiene
The Gentle Art of Periodontal Maintenance: A Protocol Using Essential Oils
The greatest of historic castles, monuments, palaces, and homes continue to exist because their...