It is the talk on social media. Dentistry is going to have to change. Different methods are going to have to be implemented. Some dental professionals are suggesting dentists start using ozone gas in their practices to reduce aerosols. Some dental hygienists are all in, some even using it already in biological dentistry. There are …
Many dental professionals are apprehensive about going back to work due to the coronavirus and are wondering about its impact on dentistry. Many people are apprehensive about going outside! I actually need to go out to the grocery store and pick up a few things but am second guessing my needs due to COVID-19. It …
Lately, getting a good night’s sleep is nearly impossible. I have coronavirus on my mind. I try not to watch too much television coverage on it or follow social media feeds that do nothing but talk about the current status and how many are infected. Unfortunately, it is omnipresent and has infiltrated my mind to …
Being that most of us are very limited in our activities these days, I went on to a dental hygiene social media page asking the question: Do you have any skills or talents that you can share with the rest of us? Since we are on lock down, and some people are working from home, …
While on social media I came across a post from a dental hygienist who was going on a mission trip and was raising funds for the trip. I read her story and thought, wow, this gal is on fire. I would love to know more about Debbie Padilla. Debbie fits all the criteria fitting to …
With all this newfound time, I am writing and cooking to pass the time. What are you doing with your extra time? Since we cannot go to bars and restaurants and, as of today at 2:00pm, going to the salon is out of the question, as is doing a lot of things we once took …
When I started my career in dental hygiene in 1995 I was stoked to receive a $335.00 pay check for my first week in practice. I thought I had hit the jackpot with my new career. I was so impressed with myself and my accomplishments that I told everyone including my parents, whose reply was, …
During times like these, good health is essential. Without good health everything is uphill. What seemed mundane before, becomes increasingly challenging: shopping, going to work, cooking, doing laundry, binge-watching your favorite show. Staying healthy is essential to living our lives the way we want to. When we feel good, we have energy; a sense of …
I work with a team in community research. Our team goes out to subsidized housing and treats participants 62 and older with at least one tooth. That is the criteria to be accepted into the study: 62 and older, with at least one tooth. We had a patient the other day that had only one …
In light of recent events, I thought it would be fitting to talk about movies. I selected the genre because it poses a “what if?” scenario. Some people have taken this time to chill and stay home. If that is the case, now is a great time to turn on Netflix and watch some movies. …