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 …
It seems as if everybody is going around distancing themselves from each other. The media is screaming to stay home and if you go out wear a mask and stay socially distant. Even children are silenced and social distancing. The masses are wearing masks and ear buds to wall off any communication with others. I …
Many of you have journeyed along with me through The Dental Hygiene Chronicles. I began The Dental Hygiene Chronicles prior to COVID. It certainly was a different world circa March 2020. Frankly, the events that have transpired since then have fortified my inner resolve in a myriad of ways, mostly for the good. Prior to …
While on lock down, I took the time, like many others, to expand my consciousness in an effort to understand things that made no sense. Never had we masked up and locked down, excluding 1918, but that was 100 years ago. We should have better therapeutics, different procedures, more knowledge on how to handle a …
This summer my husband wants me to play golf with him. I have never played golf. It never appealed to me. Ball and stick sports were never my thing. Dancing, yoga and Tai Chi, now that’s my jam. Don’t get me wrong, I have tried it, somewhat. I have hit golf balls at driving ranges …
COVID-19 Day… who knows anymore? It feels like we are caught up in a tornado that is relentless. So much pain and anguish in this confusing time. Apparently the world is sick. Very sick. How can we make sense out of this? Could these be growing pains into a new future? Could the world be …
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 …
The year 2020 will be a memorable year for all of us. The enormous burden that has been put on our shoulders is heavy. Sadly, the oppression is omnipresent. There is nowhere to go, nowhere to escape. So we wait… A Prisoner Can Never Rule the World In early June of 2020 I developed vertigo. …
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 …
