Professional Development
11 things RDHs should do after graduation
July 5th 2017Graduation is just the beginning of your career, so follow these tips to help ensure success along the way. Once you graduate, you may wonder what it’s like in the real world. Questions will arise in the dental office that are not anticipated or taught in school curriculums; field experience may be the only answer.
5 Reasons being a dental hygienist is harder than you might think
October 3rd 2016Dental hygienists are often discounted in their role as healthcare professions by the public. Nor is the public aware of the schooling it takes to become a dental hygienist. Even further, many don’t understand how physically demanding dentistry is, despite the fact it looks like we are just sitting there.
The top 5 survival tips for dental hygiene school
September 30th 2016In order to become a dental hygienist there are many steps you must take. One of these many steps is completing dental hygiene school, which takes a lot of hard work, sweat and tears. If you want to stay on top, you should follow these top five survival tips for dental hygiene school.
Top 5 checklist for a dental hygienist to do before becoming disabled
May 16th 2016The practice of dental hygiene wreaks havoc on the body. Although many ergonomic improvements for safely practicing clinical hygiene are available, most of us do not make it to retirement age working chairside, even part time. Do you have a plan, should you become disabled?