Work in the dental profession is highly rewarding but equally challenging. Working in close quarters can be stressful, coupled with the omnipresent humming of fluorescent lights, the banging from a CEREC machine, the high pitched sound of a drill or the suction of a high volume vacuum. All combined to produce a steady state of …
As a Professional Dental Educator, I love talking with dental professionals about oral health. You can say it is in my wheel house. What dental hygienist DOESN’T like talking about dental things? I have been given the opportunity to meet with dental professionals and share information that can help their patients help themselves while leaving …
Early in the pandemic I decided to become a yoga teacher. Everything was online making it easily accessible and much more affordable than in person. Becoming a yoga teacher was on my bucket list and the timing and online availability made my dream come true, the timing was perfect. Learning of the Yoga philosophies resonated …
Live Without Pain & Inflammation – Activity Total Activity Time – 3 minutes During the holiday season things can get …stressful. It seems there is so much to do and so little time. We get caught up in a flurry and as a result we tend to overeat or not eat, sleep patterns change, exercise …
I remember back in dental hygiene school studying Microbiology, Psychology, Periodontology and Anatomy. My least favorite was Anatomy mixed with microbiology and chemistry. It seemed nearly impossible to remember all of the muscles, tissues and bones, let alone the microbiology of each and every cell and its composition in the body. As a student, I …
Shoes make all the difference in the world. When your feet hurt, it’s hard to stay focused. When I went back into dental hygiene after being away for nearly 6 years, I realized that my sneakers just weren’t going to get me through a nine hour day of hygiene. My first day back into hygiene …
People are apprehensive about going to the dentist during this COVID-19 outbreak. Heck, some dental professionals are apprehensive working in a dental office during these uncertain times. Times are tough but we as a people are tougher. We always find ways to survive. To help yourself and others stay healthy, let’s discuss 3 simple ways …
With most of us staying home it would be nice to do something other than cook, eat, sleep, watch the news and repeat. Thankfully most of us have access to the internet so we are not as oppressed as it may seem. There are countless options of things we can do; all we need is …
The Little Dental Hygienists was a created in an effort to inspire children to brush their teeth and eat healthy food. If you are in the dental field, or you are a parent, you know how challenging it is to motivate children to brush their teeth. Too often, children don’t brush their teeth and if …
