Modern Hygienist

The Black Line Mirrors build upon the success of HD Mirrors, Black Line, and XTS product lines and deliver superior visibility throughout any dental procedure

Exploring the causes, symptoms and why treating this patient population is important.

Using nanotechnology, GreenMark Biomedical is developing a non-invasive approach to diagnosing and treating active, incipient carious lesions.

How StellaLife helps one hygienist provide a more comfortable experience for her patients.

The new prophy angle is said to reduce splatter by 95 percent.

What should we expect-and hope for-for the dental hygiene profession down the road?

As a child of the ‘80s, I’m a proud Flintstones kid!Every morning, mom would hand us a colored character from our vitamin jar, ensuring we were fueling our cells with nutrition and strength.

Learn how to overcome three common challenges dental hygienists face.

Hygienists are on the frontline to identify problems and guide patients to seek help. Your favorite patient climbs into your chair, and you are concerned. (I know, you aren’t supposed to have favorites, but face it, you do.) She doesn’t look so good. Weight has been dropping off her since her last visit four months ago. Her skin looks sallow, and the shine and luster in her eyes is gone. The enamel is wearing off of her teeth.

A new Icon-Etch Refill etching gel is now available in the U.S.

How Crest Gum and Sensitivity toothpaste can help both you and your patients.

Why clinicians must always consider the needs of individual patients and supporting research when selecting a protocol.

USC’s Ostrow School of Dentistry adds this noninvasive early caries infiltration to its curriculum.

We looked at each city and picked out the 10 best for hygienists this year. The great thing about being an American is that you don’t have to live or work anywhere you don’t want to. If you decide that you don’t like where you are, you can pack up your family and move somewhere new. But what would cause somebody to want to relocate? Maybe he or she isn’t thrilled with his or her job. Perhaps the economy where he or she is living isn’t so great.

Check out these top tips for new dental hygienists. You’ve graduated and gotten licensed, and now you’re ready to put on your scrubs and start your first job as a dental hygienist. For seven to nine hours a day, you’ll be interacting with patients and helping them to improve or maintain their oral health.

How you can change a patient’s mindset to improve overall outcomes.

Why four dental professionals recommend DEBACTEROL.

How Colgate-Palmolive developed a toothpaste technology to help achieve whole mouth health.

What should you do if your patient is suffering a crisis?

Icon Caries Infiltrant treats early caries and white spot lesions without drilling or anesthesia.

How the volunteer efforts of faculty and students from the Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine help Tongan patients.

Despite your best efforts, there will be times when you’re simply unable to appease an unreasonable patient.

Follow these best practices to create a more efficient and profitable office.

How hygienists are being hurt by the intense pressure to make money.

AeroPro is said to finally address the most common concerns expressed by hygienists about other handpieces on the market.

How to drive patient recommendations forward.

From a supportive work family to respectful patients, here are just a few reasons why you should be grateful for your career.

The cordless handpiece reportedly produces less wrist stress.