31
Oct
Geographic Tongue: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Geographic tongue, an inflammatory condition in which red, smooth patches without papillae appear on the surface of the tongue, is gene...
22
Oct
How Proper Lubrication Can Extend the Lifespan of Any Dental Handpiece
As a dental professional, your handpiece is one of your single most important tools of the trade. You’d like to keep this trusted instr...
16
Oct
8 Fun Dental History Facts You Didn’t Learn in Hygiene School
Dentistry is as noble a profession as it gets, filled with some of the most caring people on earth. Still...it’s always taken a special...
30
Sep
Treating Patients with Thyroid Disease as a Dental Hygienist
Thyroid conditions present oral and systemic manifestations that can challenge even the most seasoned dental professionals. Up to 15% o...
18
Sep
What You Should Be Asking to Find the Best Dental Handpiece Repair Service
Dental handpieces are the bread and butter of any dental office.
Imagine a violinist without a violin or a painter without...
13
Sep
Struggling with a Difficult Patient? Here’s How to Manage 4 Difficult Dental Patients
In any business, there are customers that we like and customers that test our patience. The same goes for the patients that visit the d...
28
Aug
Dental Hypersensitivity Treatment and Prevention Tips
You’re happily enjoying your favorite ice cream when suddenly you are met with a sharp pain in your mouth. If you have found yourself i...
26
Aug
The Causes and Treatments of Receding Gums
Your oral health indicates your general wellness. It can be startling if you notice you have receding gums.
Receding gums ...