Modern Hygienist

 Breastfeeding has been shown to have numerous health benefits for babies. Breastmilk has an ideal mix of vitamins, protein and fat, and breastfeeding can protect babies against a variety of diseases and medical conditions, including diabetes, leukemia, respiratory tract infection, and childhood overweight and obesity, among others.

Pulp capping is not a new technique, but newer materials have paved the way to greater efficiency and value for both the clinician and the patient. What tips can dentists employ to achieve the most effective results? This eBook discusses how proper technique combined with new pulp capping materials can:

Graduation 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.

Looking at the most recent data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics – and what it means to you. When you look around a dentist’s office, you see more dental hygienists and dental assistants than you do actual dentists.

Using bulk fill resin composites can produce less volumetric polymerization shrinkage. Incremental Layering has been the technique indicated when dealing with light-cured resin composites for many years.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that a fungus may be contributing to tooth decay in children.

Health officials in Britain hope the warnings may decrease tooth decay and obesity in children.Since October 2008, cigarette packs in the United Kingdom have been required to display pictorial health warnings highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco. Now, health officials want similar warnings to appear on packages of sweets.

 Have you ever been in an office where the dentist wanted you to take intraoral pictures, discuss Invisalign or persuade patients into expensive dental procedures? And on top of that, discussing these dental procedures were far more important than performing your main job as a hygienist?

One doctor’s take on the benefits the Palodent Plus Sectional Matrix System from Dentsply Sirona offers his patients and practice.When Dr. Paul Bylis uses the Palodent Plus Sectional Matrix System from Dentsply Sirona in his Maryland practice, he knows he’s going to get an excellent result for his patients. The recipe the system provides just works, giving him consistent, reliable outcomes.

One hygienist’s take on the new instruments from Brasseler USA.Brasseler USA, an instrumentation manufacturer, has expanded its ImplantPro family of products with new ImplantPro titanium scalers and curettes. The new instruments are designed to be reliable alternatives to plastic instruments.

ADA members may now take advantage of special discounts on HealthFirst emergency medical kits.

An evaluation of the BeeSure Floral Face Masks.

Hygienists and parents weigh in on this important-and sometimes frustrating-topic.Getting kids to brush their teeth-and to brush them properly-sure isn’t easy. It just isn’t high on their list of things they want to do in a day, and most would skip it all together if they could.

Taking a look at the Anterior Middle Superior Alveolar injection and the impact it has on patient care.In the world of oral anesthesia, this injection is fairly new. If you have been practicing for more than five years, you may not have been introduced to it in your pain management course. It is gaining popularity particularly for its potential uses in cosmetic dentistry.

Whether you prefer string floss or a water flosser, it’s important to find a method that works best for you.

Hygienists put their bodies through a lot of wear and tear on the job, but there are steps that can be taken to help prevent some of the damage. Here's what one hygienist thought dentists should know.

Those interested in using their clinical skills to serve populations in need don’t need to look far.

One hygienist’s take on the benefits of Hu-Friedy’s AIR-FLOW Handy 3.0 Premium, a handheld air polishing device.

One dentist’s take on how CariVu helps patients better understand their treatment.

Being comfortable cleaning and treating dental implants is key.

The 3M Fast Release Varnish is ideal for patients who may require a shorter treatment time.

Your approach with this age group is crucial to building a foundation of oral hygiene habits.

The anesthetic gel will now be available in a Cool Mint flavor.

Thirty-eight dental teams commit to service at leadership events.

An evaluation of the newest powder free nitrile glove from Pro2 Solutions.

Concrete steps to help you improve your emotional intelligence.

ImplantPro® Titanium Scalers and Curettes are designed to provide an ideal balance of safety and efficiency.

Reminding your patients how much they truly benefit from a visit is important.

Your emotional connection with a patient can make or break a practice.

Hygienists weigh in on rinse use-and what you should tell your patients.