The Importance of Interpersonal Communication Skills
Patient care and team building are supported by highly effective interpersonal communication skills.
Caring for the Transgender Patient
By Lisa Mackinlay-Byrne, RDH, MS Recent reports estimate that 0.6% of adults in the United States, or approximately 1.4 million people, and 0.7% or 150,000…
Improve Patient Communication
By Christina Calleros, RDH, MS, Diana B. Aboytes, RDH, MS For patients who only understand a portion of the information provided by health care professionals, it is…
Cultivating Cultural Competency in the Dental Setting
With an increasingly diverse population, oral health professionals need to be able to communicate effectively with all types of patients.
Motivational Interviewing for Dental Hygienists
The majority of periodontal patients can retain their dentition with appropriate treatment, effective plaque control, and regular maintenance.
Health Literacy for the Dental Professional
Assessing and addressing low oral health literacy can help improve patient adherence to recommendations and outcomes.
Tobacco Trends
While tobacco use continues to decline in adults, its prevalence is growing among young people, emphasizing the need for effective prevention and inte…
Improving the Oral Health of Older Adults
By Sheri Alderson, CDA, EFDA, BS The population of the United States is aging,1 and it will continue to do so as advances in medicine help…
Modifying Behavior to Improve Outcomes
By Diana Bronstein, DDS, MS, MS be most effective in facilitating behavior change. While it is essential for patients to have good oral hygiene habits in…