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5 Reasons to Become a Dental Hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

Here are 5 reasons to become a Dental Hygienist: Pay: You get paid well per hour. No nights or Holidays: Most dental offices close on major Holidays. Only need Associates degree: Meaning only 2 years of school. I hate to burst your bubble, but those are all the wrong reasons to become a Dental Hygienist. JUST KIDDING!

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The role of the dental profession in the mind-mouth-body connection

ASDA Blog

A little over a year ago, my dental school switched patient record systems to Epic in an attempt to teach interdisciplinary care for our patients at the dental school. Epic has not historically been used for dentistry, so there was quite a bit of trial-and-error for everyone involved.

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Providing Dental Care in India vs the United States During a Global Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

We have definitely felt this as oral health professionals in both India and the United States, as well as in efforts to ensure safety in the workplace. Throughout the pandemic, Mhay has continued to practice dentistry in India, while Nalliah has continued to practice dentistry and lead the clinical operations at UMSOD.

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High Socioeconomic Status May Be Risk Factor for Tooth Wear

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Obviously, consuming soft drinks and other sweetened beverages, including energy drinks and fruit juices, increases the risk for dental caries. The study, which researchers say is the first comprehensive review to investigate a link between socioeconomic status and tooth wear, was recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.