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It’s time to get excited again about dental hygiene!
Kayley McCauley shares with readers why and how she is poised to help fellow dental hygienists and therapists get the…
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Embracing education in the brave new world of GBT
Harry Morris explores why far-sighted and responsible dental companies need to put supporting clients with educational opportunities ahead of product…
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Pain management in dentistry – a hygienist’s refresher
Adam Obermuller believes pain shouldn’t have a place in dentistry if clinicians use the correct clinical pain management techniques. Pain,…
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Transforming dental hygiene education
To get your hygiene room supercharged for the benefit of your patients, your team and your business’ bottom line, EMS…
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The hygienist’s blog – technologies that can boost behaviour change
Hygienists and therapists using the Itero Element scanner could help increase treatment uptake and improve patient habits, Claire Berry says.…
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The benefits of lasers in practice
Michaela ONeill discusses her introduction to lasers in dental practice and the benefits they can provide for hygienists in particular.…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… One third of…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Tooth loss could…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dentists handed pay…
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Young hygienists – tips to drive a growing career in dentistry and obstacles you’ll face
Melica Bastani gives some advice to new hygienists and therapists on growing their careers and overcoming obstacles in dentistry. As…
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Preparing patients for their first appointments post-lockdown
Sherali Patel discusses ways hygienists and therapists can better prepare their patients for their first appointments post lockdown. Dentistry has…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Dental profession reacts…
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Public attitudes on returning to dentistry post COVID-19
With some patients hesitant on a return to dental practices, Michael Heffernan discusses ways hygienists can keep attracting patients. We…
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Dental hygienist’s perspective on returning to work
Alison Edisbury explores ways hygienists can reduce the production of aerosols once dental practices start reopening again. Like many of…
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A healthy word – where should self-employed hygienists and therapists turn?
Despite little help from the government, hygienists and therapists are still doing their bit to help out during the coronavirus…
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The value of a dental hygienist in managing and preventing periodontitis
Are hygienists being fully utilised in today’s practices? Claire Berry gives her top tips on how to refer patients to…
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Hygienists and therapists should be able to prescribe medicines
Why can’t dental health professionals supply and administer specified medicines under ‘exemptions’, Michael Watson questions. At a study day in…
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