Clinical Examination Choices
Emily R. Holt, MHA, RDH, CDA, EFDA, a clinical associate professor of dental hygiene at the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville, explains what dental…
How to Recover After Making a Mistake
Mistakes happen even to the most experienced hygienist, but it’s how you handle errors that matter. Meghan A. McGuinness, RDH, MA, EdD, a professor and…
What to Consider When Committing to a Dental Office
Finding a perfect company to commit to long-term can take some time for dental hygienists just starting off in their careers. With more than 40…
Disclosing Infectious Disease Status
By Melanie E. Patterson, RDH, BSDH, Abbigale D. White, RDH, BS, BSDH, Kimberlynn N. Patzold, RDH, BSDH, Tracy King, RDH, MS, Faizan Kabani, PhD, MBA, MHA, RDH, FAADH, Leigh Ann…
Understanding Fragile X Syndrome
By Amy DeStaffany, RDH, BS Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability.1–6 Linked to the X chromosome, it is inherited…
Treating Patients With Gastroparesis
By Valerie Nieto, RDH, MS, Kristin Peltz, RDH, BSDH, Danielle Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc Gastroparesis (GP) is a rare and debilitating gastrointestinal motility disorder that results in…
Considering Combined Orthodontic-Periodontic Treatment
By Apoorv Goel, BDS, MS, MSD, Kameila S. Nedd, BS, Aierress C. Hanna, MHS, Justin J. Villanueva, DMD, MSD, DHL, Ankur Gupta, BDS, MDS In many clinical scenarios that…
Essentials of Operatory Preparation, Disinfection, and Sterilization
By Melissa Ray, RDH, BS, MS, Crystal Kanderis Lane, RDH, BS, MS, Jacqueline J. Freudenthal, RDH, MHE Professionals and researchers in dentistry, medicine, and public health continue…
Meeting Patients’ Pain Management Needs
By Michelle Brady, DDS, Bernadette Alvear Fa, DDS, CPT Oral health professionals who put patient-centered care first may find the “art of anesthesia” to be a…