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 …
One of the scariest and hopeful days in recent history was July 4th, 2020. This has been a unique year (and we are only half way through). Killer virus, riots, hate, love, masks, life, death, Murder Hornets and the plague. Welcome to the year 2020. Happy Birthday America! A website called military.com describes America’s history …
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 …
Finding time to make healthy meals may seem overwhelming. Sometimes it is just quicker to stop at the store and pick up some fried chicken or go through take-out for some burgers and fries. You could invest in one of those meal programs that deliver to your house on a routine basis, but that can …
Slowly this lock down mandated by our Governor, Mike DeWine, is easing up and our community research team will be going back to work to continue our study. Thankfully, the appointment time for our participants is very short. That being said, we will only be required to wear the new PPE for a couple of …
What do Pampered Chef, McDonald’s, JC Penney and Disney World all have in common? They borrowed money against their life insurance policies to start their businesses. Many people don’t know this and maybe you do, but the point here is to illustrate how valuable life insurance is. Life insurance, is it for you? How many …
As a dental hygienist, I’m often asked by patients, family members and friends, “How do you do what you do?” I think to myself, well it’s not that bad. However, the things I see in my dental chair certainly substantiate their wonderment. Some patients show up without brushing their teeth, claiming that they “want to …