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Kicking Some Brass (Wire Ligatures)
A vexing problem, mesially ectopic molars at their worst, can cause resorption of roots and may themselves impact and never erupt. Brass wire ligatures are one option to improve the trajectory of the ectopic molar.      Read More
Indications and Contraindications for Coronal Polishing.
Indications and Contraindications for Coronal Polishing. What is coronal polishing? Coronal polishing is defined as the procedure that removes plaque and stain from the coronal surfaces of teeth. It gives the patient the “clean and sparkly” feeling and concludes many dental appointments. As much...  Read More
How to Remember 90% Of What You Have Learned?
How to Remember 90% Of What You Have Learned? The Bucket And Water Analogy Let’s be honest, our brain is like a leaky bucket. While the leaky bucket analogy may sound like a negative connotation, it’s perfectly normal. Unless you were born with a photographic memory, our brains weren’t designed to...  Read More
Update - New Hypertension Guidelines!
Update - New Hypertension Guidelines! In November 2017, the American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) released a new clinical practice guideline on hypertension. In December 2017, following the news, the American Dental Association (ADA) News reported the updates....  Read More
How to Assess Your NBDHE Failed Report
How to Assess Your NBDHE Failed Report Many students are reaching out to me because they don’t understand the NBDHE failed report card. And the truth is that it can be really confusing. In this article, I am going to show you how to assess your NBDHE failed report card with confidence. Hopefully,...  Read More
How to Get a Job as a Dental Hygienist Before Graduation?
How to Get a Job as a Dental Hygienist Before Graduation?  Ashley Shadd is a recent graduate of the Forsyth School for Dental Hygiene at MCPHS University in Worcester and one of the of the girls that run the  Instagram account (make sure to follow!). Let’s see how she was able to find a job before...  Read More
Must-Know Classifications Of Dental Caries For The National Dental Hygiene Boards
Must-Know Classifications Of Dental Caries For The National Dental Hygiene Boards - published in DentistryIQ (March 2016)   Detecting and recording carious lesions is an essential component of the assessment phase in the dental hygiene process of care. Because of its importance, the National...  Read More
How to Successfully Manage a Family Dental Practice
Managing any business is a difficult task. When it comes to the dental arts, there are complex parts to this industry that must be built into the business model. A family dental practice can thrive for many years with the proper protocols in place. Here's what you should know about managing a...  Read More
Google+ Is Officially Dead…Here's What Dentists Need To Do
Google+ Is Done   Back in October of 2018 Google announced it was ““ Google+ – their failed experiment of a social media platform – for consumers. Despite how , or didn’t, the bottom line is that if you ever used it, whether personal or as your dental practice, you’ll want to be aware of some...  Read More
The Importance of Financial Discipline with Dr.Heath Lampee, DMD
Our guest this week is Dr. Heath Lampee, DMD. We sat down with Dr. Lampee and discussed the importance of having financial freedom. How he was able to reduce his debt completely and turn his fairly new practice into a well-established pillar in the Beaverton Community. How he utilizes traditional...  Read More
What is a Department of Labor Wage & Hour Audit?
The U. S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division ensures that employers comply with the Fair Labor and Standards Act. The Fair Labor and Standards Act states that all non- exempt employees should receive at least minimum wage compensation for all hours worked and overtime pay at a time and a...  Read More
3 Things You Did Not Know About The NBDHE (National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam).
3 Things You Did Not Know About The NBDHE. (National Boards Dental Hygiene Exam) (Adapted from the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination 2015 guide) 1). There are three new item types were introduced on the NBDHE in 2012. These items will not be scored and will not have an impact on your...  Read More
SLEEP, Why You Need It During Your Break?
SLEEP, Why You Need It During Your Break? Why you don’t have to feel guilty about sleeping (a lot) during your break? Thanksgiving is here, finally! We have been all waiting for this “break” especially if you are a student. Maybe you have those assignments due soon, or maybe you have an exam...  Read More
Multiple Choice Questions, 3 Tips To Be Better!
Multiple Choice Questions, 3 Tips To Be Better! You will only see multiple choice questions on the ). There is no fill in the blank or essay (thank goodness!), so mastering a multiple-choice question strategy is crucial to scoring higher. Here are some helpful tips: 1. Read the questions without...  Read More
How To Study Better For The Finals? - FOCUS Management!
 How To Study Better For The Finals? - FOCUS Management! Dental hygiene school is no joke. The final exams are probably haunting you already. How many subjects are you going to be tested on? There are many TIPS out there about “improving how you study.” You all heard about the obvious things such...  Read More
1151 Pediatric Dentist Dr. Dave W. Epstein DDS, MSD, Founder of Wonderful Dental : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Dr. David W. Epstein is a retired Pediatric Dentist residing in Bloomfield, CT. He attended the University of Wisconsin on a scholarship in Metallurgical Engineering. He received a degree in Mathematics in 1964, followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1968 and a Master’s Degree in...  Read More
How to Start a Dental Practice Roll-Up
When it comes to  when the practice is purchased. Here’s how to start a dental practice roll-up plan. Determine size Dental practices can be combined by a central group taking over all the business processes while the practices have a management service contract back in the case of a . But...  Read More
Micropolitan Areas and Small Towns for Start-up Practices
We get lots of questions on where one can do a start-up most easily.  Small Towns and Micropolitan Areas are the answer. This webinar session gets into the specifics of where to look.    Read More
Upside Down and Inside Out: The New Wisdom in Orthodontic Treatment
For years, Orthodontic Conventional Wisdom taught us our treatment sequencing should be:  1. Level and Align, then; 2. Resolution of Transverse Discrepancies;  3. Vertical separation (disclusion) of the incisors as needed,  to allow; 4. Correction of the sagittal relationship of the posterior...  Read More
Without A Strong Foundation The House Will Fall
The young associate dentist evaluates a new patient.  The patient is a 50-year-old woman, who is a type II diabetic, and taking medications for both diabetes and high blood pressure.  She is missing her lower right first molar (#30) and has several old amalgam fillings that are breaking down plus,...  Read More
How To Grow Your Practice With Google Traffic with Brett Allen
              How To Grow Your Practice With Google Traffic Would you like to learn how you can get more traffic from Google and grow your practice? If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, join me on this episode of the podcast for an insightful discussion with Brett Allen, the...  Read More
Artificial Intelligence - Meet Toothbrushing
Unless you are a conscientious objector to new technology, there’s a good chance you rub cyber elbows with artificial intelligence several times daily. Email programs offer spam filters, can prioritize your email and provide automated responses. Smart phones feature smart personal assistants, voice...  Read More
5 Small Things You Can Do to Become More Successful!
5 Small Things You Can Do to Become More Successful!  For most people, it’s not one specific thing. Rather, it’s the result of many daily habits that are repeated over and over. Here are 5 small things you can do every day to ensure that you’re being intentional with your time and spending it on...  Read More
Music With Lyrics, Save It For The Parties (Not For Studying).
Music With Lyrics, Save It For The Parties (Not For Studying). I like Bruno Mars (I actually love him), but not when I work or study (I still study to make content for ). You may have the songs that empower you, make you feel great, and are fun. But save them for the shower, party nights, or the...  Read More
There Was A Problem With Dental Hygiene Exam Prep Courses!
There Was A Problem With Dental Hygiene Exam Prep Courses! Welcome to dental hygiene boards prep solution! If you are reading this post, that means you are ready to graduate! You know you can overcome anything, right? But if you are having difficulties choosing a dental hygiene exam review tool to...  Read More
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