Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 30, 2022

We all know what we “should” do- brush, floss, eat right, exercise, take vitamins, and on and on. We promise our healthcare provider we’ll change our (evil, lazy, unhealthy, you call it) ways. All my tools and suggestion for improving your oral health and general wellness tools won’t work if you can’t get’em in your mouth.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 3, 2023

We do the same routine every time we brush. The bottom line: most folks don’t really know how to brush effectively. What are some important tips and tricks to know to be the best brusher you can be? Manul Toothbrush Tips If you are a manual toothbrush user please use only soft and extra soft brushes. Stay tuned.)

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 24, 2023

Chewing is something we take for granted and do it so automatically we never give it a second thought. Little did you know, chewing is critical for helping the jaws, bones and faces grow properly and to their full genetic potential. We must do it in the proper order for healthy muscle development.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 9, 2023

Today’s (not-so-short post) “nugget of news you can use” is about the connection between airway issues, brain health, and its link to the oral cavity (I.E. You may recognize it as Alzheimer’s Dementia but there are many different types of dementia. Please click here if you need a reminder of what they look like.)

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 15, 2021

I have so many dental “tidbits” that I thought I would share these nuggets of new information (and a little review) with you. Sometimes you just need news you can use right away. I did my best to do that for you. Hope you enjoy my tidbits to wrap up 2021 and head forward to a healthy 2022.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 19, 2023

Saliva- Liquid Gold You brush, floss, and do all the homecare instructions you are told, yet, you still have cavities and gum disease. Dry mouth contributes to tooth decay Saliva has so many jobs to do. The mouth wants to rest in neutral with a pH of 7.0. As I tell my patients, saliva is liquid gold.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Business in your dental practice is good, but you think it could be better. Maybe you’d like to eliminate scheduling delays, or maybe you’re thinking about expanding your office space or services, or maybe you seem to have plateaued in revenue. Then you have to think about how you can serve that growth.”.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 29, 2023

Tongue can’t reach the Spot An oldie from 2015 but a really important goodie! Bringing it back out to remind you how important the tongue is in facial growth and development. It controls you. It dictates the shape of your face, the way you talk, your posture, your sleep, even your jaw joints, and total body health!

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Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 19, 2023

She states, ‘’ Referring to her process as ‘dynamic’, she continuously follows up on complications to refine her method and follows a ‘strict oral hygiene regime’ in the follow-up to treatment. I tell my patients that the moment I do the surgery it is the moment we marry!

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 26, 2020

The title of my talk to them was “Up Your Game” I spoke of all the many things we do in my biological dental office, Green City Dental to test for, treat and even more important, prevent dental diseases. I’ve been meaning to get back to my keyboard and share that with all of you as well. Plaque is invisible.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 22, 2023

Happy Healthy and Developing Properly Do you want your child to be healthy? Really healthy, as in have a beautiful healthy face and broad, gorgeous smile?? Mom Guilt Just say NO to Bottles and Binks, Really So, true confessions. They can do permanent damage. Strong words, I know. Hmm, boy was I wrong.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 13, 2020

Moms want answers to help their children be healthy. When they do not know where to turn, they turn to the internet. So, this one is for you Moms! So, this one is for you Moms! Time for some really hard truths about soft, mushy tooth decay. (We’ll You all know about sugar and plaque causing tooth decay.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 15, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 3 Minute, 27 Second When you share your savvy, everybody wins. A token of our appreciation Many practices say thank you for referrals with a gift. If you had a great experience, could you write a quick review? Right up there with referrals are positive reviews.

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Off the Cusp

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I would visit her clinic, and I really liked it.”. I took my SAT, and my math was really strong because eastern European countries have very strong math. I tested out of a few of the math, physics and chemistry classes, because I guess that in Romania you do all these higher sciences in high school,” she explained.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 2, 2023

Alyssa Assante, RDH, knew she wanted to become a dental hygienist in the 5th grade. She completed dental hygiene school at Utah Tech University in St. After becoming a registered dental hygienist, she moved to Washington state to practice dental hygiene in a rural town for a family dentist. Clearly you enjoy giving back!

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

MAY 20, 2019

Michelle Braerman, American Dental Hygiene Association President, called me personally to announce I’d won a very prestigious award. I am hopeful this will open people’s eyes to all that dental hygiene can and should encompass. As you, my faithful readers, know, I am passionate about oral health and wellness.

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Firegang

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In order to start a successful dental marketing campaign, you need to know the average lifetime value of a dental patient specifically for your practice. But how do you determine what the average lifetime value of a dental patient is? And what does it really mean for your practice? What Is Customer Lifetime Value?

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Coaches Corner

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

You will not want to miss these tips! Leadership Tips & Ideas: “Do the most important thing first each day and you’ll never have an unproductive day.” – James Clear. It might also be a good time to post a reminder for EVERYONE to remember to ALWAYS clean up after themselves. Let us know if you are interested!

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Coaches Corner

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In January 2021 it is a good time to reflect on the things that went well last year as well as the things that you don’t want to repeat or bring into the new year. As you are setting your goals for 2021 and making plans to grow your practice remember to also create a marketing calendar. Leadership Tips & Ideas.

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My Social Practice

MARCH 23, 2023

7 Great Pediatric Dental Websites to Inspire You The best pediatric dentists know how to make something as scary as going to the dentist seem like a whole bunch of fun. Why Level Up Your Pediatric Dental Website? So if you want to grow your practice, your website needs to lay the groundwork for a positive patient experience.

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Swan Dental AZ

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Excellent oral health is supported only when one sticks to healthy preventive habits, including regular dental care and good oral hygiene. Developing proper oral hygiene habits early in life goes hand in hand with good overall health. But the truth is that many do not go to the dentist because of dental anxiety or fear.

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My Social Practice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In dental marketing , your mission statement spells out the core of who you are as a dental professional. In dental marketing , your mission statement spells out the core of who you are as a dental professional. This article will focus on what makes a compelling mission statement, and how to execute one for your practice.

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My Social Practice

JUNE 7, 2023

Meet The Best Pediatric Dentists on TikTok If you feel like your Instagram reach is steadily declining or you want to get your practice in front of new eyes, it’s time to head over to TikTok. TikTok marketing is a major opportunity for you and your team to reach teen patients in your area, and parents of younger patients.

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Polkadot Dental

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A common question we get from parents is, “Since that tooth is just going to fall out anyway, can’t you just let the cavity go instead of going through all the trouble associated with filling it?” This will include a proper dental-friendly diet and oral hygiene habits. So, is it necessary to have a cavity filled?

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My Social Practice

MAY 25, 2023

Meet The Best Pediatric Dentists on TikTok If you feel like your Instagram reach is steadily declining or you want to get your practice in front of new eyes, it’s time to head over to TikTok. TikTok marketing is a major opportunity for you and your team to reach teen patients in your area, and parents of younger patients.

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My Social Practice

MARCH 3, 2022

These Dental TikTok Accounts Will Inspire You! Using dental marketing videos , you can reach more potential consumers and develop relationships with them. The 13 dental TikTok accounts will give you the inspiration to create your own TikTok ideas for dentists. Every year, mobile video viewing increases by 100%!

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Off the Cusp

APRIL 5, 2022

So, as I grew up, I just felt this was something that would utilize my skills and I’d be good at.” That still actually translates into what I do now,” he said. I think that experience gives me a lot more finesse than somebody without that skill.”. Kahler grew up in Tracy, California, and had a good friend a couple of doors down.

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The Blogging Dentist

APRIL 22, 2014

. “Hi my name is * and I’m a Journalism and Emerging Media student at ** I’m contacting you in regards to an article I’m doing for my newspaper class on the controversy over fluoride. I was just hoping to ask you a couple questions on the subject of fluoride and I’ll leave them below in this email.

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My Social Practice

JANUARY 28, 2022

We wanted to create a simple way for practices to highlight a service, holiday, or idea through a fun photo holding one of our creative signs. A welcoming and hospitable dental team makes them feel like their needs matter to you and that their visit will be friendly instead of uncomfortable or embarrassing. Upper Sandusky Dental.

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My Social Practice

JANUARY 28, 2022

Our team of dental marketing experts searched for the best dental social media post ideas with the hopes of insipring you and your team. We rated the Social Sign posts by the following attributes: CULTURE Before patients schedule they want to know what kind of an experience they'll receive at your office. And, it worked! ENGAGEMENT.

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Denticle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

If I am treating a patient I want to see things as "up close" as possible and the field needs to be well lit. One of the things I really like about the battery is the rheostat. There is a small knob on the end of the battery that allows you to turn it to dim & brighten the battery. magnification for less than $200.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 31, 2022

Her goals are to “First do no harm. In addition to offering cosmetic dentistry, implants, dental hygiene and periodontal treatments, Invisalign and dentures, Carlson also practices sleep apnea dentistry and provides laser treatments for snoring. Carlson has been practicing holistic dentistry since 1995. Carlson was born in Poland.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 17, 2021

Dental Hygiene… yawn. Come journey with me as I discuss the tools and techniques I have to help you heal your mouth and body, and stay healthy. Dental Hygienists really are first responders! There is so much more we can do to be proactive. So, pull down your masks, lets do this! Clean your teeth. Dr Alfred C.

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Polkadot Dental

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

After you read them a story and tuck them into bed, you give them a kiss on the head and turn off the lights… But just an hour later, they wake you up screaming from a nightmare! . Having dreams about teeth is actually really common in both kids and adults. Losing Teeth. Rotting Teeth.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 10, 2023

Want to sleep better, deeper, dream and wake refreshed? Paper tape (yes, from the first aid section of the grocery store) holds the lips together and you will sleep better. Sleep – we do not value it enough as an extremely important aspect of total systemic health. We cannot be healthy if we do not sleep well.

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Batchelor-Dentistry

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Are your mom and dad really to blame for that cavity or your misaligned teeth? Your diet and the way you care for your teeth is closely tied to your risk of tooth decay. Things like plaque buildup, too many sugary or acidic snacks, and improper dental hygiene are more likely to blame. So what does this mean for you?

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 2, 2023

If you have it, you know how very uncomfortable it is, and are desparately seeking relief and solutions. Can we do better? Let’s see if I can help you find some answers and some products that will help you get saliva flowing again. We need to talk about dry mouth. Dental appliances don’t fit well.

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