So You’re a Picky Eater… Or Are You Actually a Supertaster?
Wait… Is THIS Why You Hate Vegetables So Much? By Avalene, RDH | Avalener.com You push the broccoli to the side of your plate. People say you are a picky eater. You gag a little when someone puts kale near you. Spicy food feels like an attack on your whole body. And everyone at the table […]
How to Get Into Dental School: A Pre-Dental Road Map
A roadmap to getting into Dental school from high school to the DAT’s Shoshana shares her Journey so you can learn
You’re Doing Your Oral Care Routine in the Wrong Order.
Your oral routine matters and the order that you do it also matters. A Dental Hygienist with 20 years of experience reveals what’s the best order to clean your mouth
Basic Bites Dental Chews Review: A Dental Hygienist Tried Them!
Dental chews that support your oral health and taste delicious? A Dental Hygienist with over 20 years experience reviews this product and lets you know if it’s worth it!
How to pick a braces color by hair color.
Beautiful woman with healthy teeth and gums smiling wearing metal braces and a color that compliments her hair color
Your Mouthwash Might Be Raising Your Blood Pressure — Here’s What Your Dentist Never Told YouBy Avalene, RDH | Avalener.com
A dental hygienist breaks down the research on mouthwash, oral bacteria, and blood pressure Let me ask you something. You rinse with mouthwash every morning because you think it’s making your mouth healthier, right? Fresh breath, fewer bacteria, cleaner mouth. Makes sense on the surface. But what if I told you that the […]
Why Dental Hygienists Quit: The Real Reasons Behind the Shortage
Dental hygienists are leaving the profession in record numbers due to burnout, physical strain, lack of autonomy, and a rapidly changing scope of practice landscape. An RDH with 20+ years of clinical experience breaks down the real reasons behind the dental hygienist shortage — and what it means for the future of the profession. […]
How Much Do Dental Hygienists Make? RDH Salary Guide for 2026
How much do dental hygienists actually make in 2026? As an RDH with 20+ years of clinical experience, I’m breaking down salary by state, experience, and work setting plus the insider stuff job boards won’t tell you.
GLP-1 Medications and Dry Mouth: What Your Dentist Needs to Know
Taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication? A Registered Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of clinical experience explains how these medications cause xerostomia (dry mouth) and why that puts you at serious risk for cavities, gum disease, and oral infections. Here’s exactly what you need to do to protect your teeth and what to tell your dentist.
$30 dollar toothpaste! | Dental Hygienist Reviews TheBentist new toothpaste.
Is The Bentist’s $30 toothpaste actually worth it? A Registered Dental Hygienist with 20+ years of experience reviews Something Nice Zero toothpaste breaking down its key ingredients, including 10% Nano-Hydroxyapatite (nHAp) as a fluoride alternative, SLS-free formula, and zero Titanium Dioxide. Find out what the clinical research says and whether this premium toothpaste delivers real results for your teeth.