10 Apr Sable E-Cigarettes May Damage DNA in Oral Cells February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or vapes) have been touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. ...Continue reading
28 Mar Sable How Ultrasonic Scaling Benefits Patients and Dental Hygienists Alike February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Scaling used to be a dental hygienist’s daily grind. But owing to advancements in ultrasonic scaling, the process has become increasing...Continue reading
19 Mar Sable 3 Steps to Handling the Unhappy Denture Patient February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Patient satisfaction is key to the success of any dental practice. As a dental professional you will do whatever you can t...Continue reading
18 Mar Sable 5 Non-Traditional Career Opportunities for Dental Hygienists February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani As dental hygienists, we love what we do! But scaling teeth day in and day out can be tiring to some. Thankfully, our industry has reac...Continue reading
27 Feb Sable Introducing a Tooth Whitening Program to Your Practice February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Tooth whitening is big business. Generating over $1 billion in sales every year, professional whitening stands out as the most frequent...Continue reading
07 Feb Sable 7 Truths About Hygiene School to Remember When It’s Getting the Best of You February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Late-night study sessions. Lifelong friends. Stress, tears, and anxiety. And, above all, the satisfaction of pouring it all into a hard...Continue reading
22 Jan Sable Cannabis Legalization – What Does it Mean for Your Dental Practice? February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani October has come and gone, and cannabis is officially legal in Canada. What does this mean for your dental practice and your employees?...Continue reading
11 Jan Sable Motivational Interviewing in Dental Hygiene February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani What’s your goal as a registered dental hygienist? Is it to create whiter smiles, or something more? Hygienis...Continue reading
04 Jan Sable Are Your Patients Protected? 4 Important Points on Athletic Mouth Guards February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Helmet? Check. Goggles? Check. You’re ready to hit the ski slopes – almost. What about your mouth guard? Most...Continue reading
19 Dec Sable Checklist: 6 Vital Questions to Ask on Your Next Dental Visit February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani Communication is the cornerstone of a successful practitioner-patient relationship. Dentists and registered dental hygienists hear this...Continue reading
13 Dec Sable Assissting Stroke Patients with Oral Hygiene Care February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani The occurrence of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), commonly known as stroke, has a significant impact on a patient’s oral health. Dent...Continue reading
06 Dec Sable Treating the 4 Common Dental Problems During Pregnancy February 29, 2024 By Dilip Merani If you asked the average parent to name the roster of a prenatal healthcare team, they are bound to mention a few key players: the fami...Continue reading