Hygiene

Ulcer Management – “I Just Want It To Be Gone!”

Two frantic calls from patients. When will it ever end? The first patient, Jamie, is getting married Saturday and has a huge cold.

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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 was in the office of a dentist who is.

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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 TV, and that’s not such a bad thing! As.

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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 because of it. What is this magic potion that.

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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 of the value of a dental practice. Obviously, a.

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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 career of dental hygiene is no different. The goals.

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The High Cost of Low Morale

The two primary risks facing dental practices are staff turnover and unproductive time in the schedule. There are many practice management techniques that.

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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 system is at least 80% effective in having patients.

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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 foundations remain strong and firm. So too, the most.

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