It is that time of year, when I start to yearn to be outside and breathe in sunshine, rather than freezing my nostrils. It is March 2nd, 2020 and typically around this time my husband and I visit my family in Sarasota Florida. It is usually nice weather around this time, although last year when …
My goal in writing The Dental Hygiene Chronicles is to share stories with other dental hygienists who may feel overwhelmed or burned out in clinic and are at a loss of where to go and how to do it. I also like to talk about shoes and makeup, so there is some of that too! …
cu·ri·ous Dentists are curious people. I once worked for a dentist who had a one on one talk with me about being my best at work. I told him that I thought my work was good and he replied to me, “Good is not enough. You have to be excellent!” He put the emphasis on …
This week The Dental Hygiene Chronicles is spotlighting two dental hygienists who have taken their skills and knowledge to a level that is awe inspiring. They are truly influential dental hygienists. Meet 2 extraordinary dental hygienists: Fran Horning RDH EFDA IAOMT IABDM HDA AAOSH Fran graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1984 from …
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 …
I was inspired to write about hair products because I had an appointment with my hair stylist recently for a touch up. Bradley does such a great job, I only wish I could blow dry my hair the way he does. My hair looks awesome when I leave his chair and the blowout lasts for …
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Seneca I began to suffer from workplace burnout about 10 years into my career as a dental hygienist. I spent much of my time in-between patients hiding in the dark room writing poetry. It was a place where I sought solace in the middle of chaos. …
I have always liked inspirational quotes. They drive me, motivate me and inspire me. In dark times, they help me find my way. My two favorite quotes are, “The mind is everything, what you think you become” by Buddha and one from the Talmud that says, “Every blade of grass has an angel who whispers, …
As a dental hygienist I have had problems with my skin breaking out, especially in the chin area. Face it, wearing a mask all day and sweating underneath it, makes for a perfect environment for clogging pores and irritating the skin. I am always in search of skin care ideas because outside of clinic, your …
What started as a query soon developed into a remarkable journey of discovery. Last week I went on social media and asked dental hygienists who they thought were influential in the industry. I was flooded with a variety of responses and suggestions. Some people questioned my use of the word “Influential” and it’s meaning in …