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. […]
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 […]