There are a variety of tools to assist your patients who have proprioception dysfunction. But first, what is it, and how can it affect dental care?

Lisa Curbow, BAAS, RDH, CDP

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/home-care/article/55279278/get-a-grip-how-to-help-dental-patients-with-proprioception-dysfunction?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS250325172&utm_medium=email&utm_source=RDH+eVillage

When it comes to polishing, one size does not fit all. Katrina Klein has recommendations to improve the experience for pros and patients.

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265000/selective-polishing-a-new-era-in-dental-hygiene

Among the many discomforts dental patients may experience, thrush is a tricky one. There are many different causes, and several different treatments that may work better than others.

Lisa Chan, DDS

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Aubrey Glassberg, BS

 

 

Read by: Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/print/content/55279308

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit?  Spend time with Melia Lewis as she shares her passions from instrument sharpening to starting a non-profit for cancer patients.  She has a wealth of knowledge to assist you with your next step.

Many hygienists feel unprepared to treat patients with special health-care needs. In Part 1 of this series, Brooke Crouch, RDH, shares expert insights from Lisa Curbow, RDH, BAAS, on adapting care, improving comfort, and building confidence in special care dentistry.

Brooke Crouch, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55265943/how-dental-hygienists-can-confidently-treat-special-needs-patients-insights-from-an-expert

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped dental hygiene in ways that are still unfolding today. In this exclusive feature, 18 dental hygiene experts share their biggest takeaways—and what they mean for the profession moving forward.

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA

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https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55275437/how-covid-19-changed-dental-hygiene-15-experts-share-key-lessons-for-the-future

"Supervised neglect" is no way to treat dental patients. If this is the situation in your practice, it may be time to look for a new position.

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH

Read by Brittany Duncan 

https://www.rdhmag.com/career-profession/article/55261992/hygiene-mentor-when-is-it-time-to-leave-an-office

Amid a nationwide dental hygienist shortage, nearly 40% of practices are struggling to fill positions. How can we improve patient care through dentist-hygienist communication?

Sally Aube, MSDH, RDH, CDA,

 

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55261519/enhancing-patient-treatment-outcomes-through-effective-dentist-hygienist-communication

This hygienist debunks four myths she learned in dental hygiene school and heard over the years about implant maintenance and offers some practical tips to provide the best implant care for patients.

Amy Lemons, MEd, BSDH, RDH

Read by Jackie Sanders 

https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/article/55259759/debunking-myths-about-dental-implant-maintenance