Beyond Sugar and Cavities: What RDHs Need to Know About Nutrition and Inflammation
Nutrition and oral health are deeply connected, and for RDHs, the signs often show up in the mouth first. A Registered Dental Hygienist and myofunctional therapy practitioner shares the deficiencies she spots chairside, why food frequency can matter more than sugar, and the one nutrition shift every hygienist should start recommending tomorrow.
Which Anime Character Will Inspire Your Next Braces Color?
Five anime shows, five iconic characters, and the braces color combos that bring their looks to life. Pick your fave and show your fandom at your next appointment.
Dental Hygienist Burnout is real. | Here’s the truth about it!
Dental hygiene is a demanding profession. You are constantly bent over patient chairs, using repetitive motions, dealing with patient anxiety, and managing a packed schedule with minimal breaks. It is no wonder that burnout is a real problem for so many hygienists. The good news is that burnout is preventable when you know what to […]
Why You Can’t Floss Your Bridge (And What Actually Works)
If you got a dental bridge and now you can’t figure out how to floss it, you are not doing anything wrong. The reason regular flossing does not work on a bridge is built into the way bridges are made. Once you understand that, the fix is simple.I’m a registered dental hygienist with over […]
Aron AI for Dental Practices: An RDH Honest Review of the All In One Platform
After more than twenty years as an RDH, I have watched dental practices struggle under the weight of too many disconnected marketing tools. Aron AI is the first all in one platform built specifically for dental offices, and it is changing how practices grow, communicate, and protect the hygiene schedule. Here is my honest take on what it does and why it matters.
What Your Lips Are Trying to Tell You (And Why You Should Pay Attention)
What Your Lips Are Trying to Tell You (And Why You Should Pay Attention) Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed your lips seemed a little off? Maybe they were dry and flaky, or the corners of your mouth were cracking and sore. Maybe the skin above your lips was peeling or feeling […]
From Dental School to Practice
A Dentist’s Guide to Finding an Associate Position and Getting Into a Specialty Breaking into dentistry is one thing. Figuring out what comes next is a whole other journey. Whether you are a current dental student trying to decide on a specialty, a new grad navigating your first associate contract, or someone still weighing […]
The Diabetes Warning Sign Living Right Inside Your Mouth!
By Avalene, RDH | Avalener.com If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with diabetes, you already know it affects your heart, kidneys, eyes, and nerves. But here is something that does not get talked about nearly enough: diabetes has a profound effect on your mouth, and your mouth has a profound effect […]
How To Become A Research Dental Hygienist | An Interview With Alana Hall RDH MHA
A dental hygienist walked into a neurology research lab and helped prove that something as simple as flossing could lower your risk of stroke. Here is what she found and what it means for your health.
What your tongue says about you.
Your tongue does a lot more than help you taste your favorite foods. It actually gives clues about what is going on inside your body and has something to say about you. As a dental hygienist I look at tongues all the time, and it can paint a picture of your oral and overall health. […]