Hygiene

A Townie seeks advice on staying productive while maintaining a schedule with three hygienists
April 2025
by Dr. Roopwant Kaur
Dr. Roopwant Kaur outlines the key aspects of incorporating silver diamine fluoride into practice, including critical considerations for diagnosis, restoration, staining, insurance coverage and the learning curve associated with its use.
February 2025
by Forest Rain Marcia
Forest Rain Marcia shares how to choose the right magnification tools
New Grads Edition 2023
After potentially losing patients to a specialist’s office, this doc wants to know if they’re ever coming back.
August 2022
Verify dental waterline safety with speed, simplicity and support
June 2024
The results are in, and now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2023 Dental Townie Choice Awards—and this year, we shine the spotlight on the victors in a few notable races.
December 2023
by Andrew Eder, dean and professor at the University of Buckingham Dental Institute
Professor Andrew Eder explores how to communicate effectively with patients about tooth wear.
June/July 2019 - UK Edition
This Townie wonders how to broach the topic with the patient.
September 2019
by Linda Douglas, RDH
Hygienetown clinical director Linda Douglas, RDH, recaps the offerings for mouth rinses that can help address perio conditions such as gingivitis.
September 2019
by Dr. Thomas Giacobbi
Editorial director Dr. Tom Giacobbi spotlights how great hygienists not only clean teeth but also develop closer ties between patient and practice.
October 2020
by Dr. John A. Wilde
One contributing factor to hygienist burnout is when rewards are not considered commensurate with effort. Dr. John A. Wilde suggests methods that, in the aggregate, will allow dentists to increase reimbursement without lessening the quality of patient care or reducing office profitability.
July 2021
by Jodie Heimbach, RDH
Your hygienist might be feeling burned out: An estimated 8% have left the field since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and a recent survey indicates that 43% of them are open to a job change within the next year. Jodie Heimbach explains the steps dentists can take to protect their practice, their sanity and employee retention.
October 2021
by Rachel Wall, RDH, BS
Developing and maintaining a periodontal care program in a general dental practice requires a few core mindset principles to be shared by the entire team. Dental hygiene coach Rachel Wall, RDH, discusses the most common obstacles to implementing a successful perio program, and how to overcome them.
November 2021
After Townies cast their ballots for their favorite dental services and products, we tallied the results. Now it’s time to announce the winners of the 2021 Townie Choice Awards!
December 2021
The votes are in—the ballots are counted! See which products, services and equipment won the top spots for 2017.
December 2017
What goes on during a hygiene appointment? Townies discuss what should happen … and what actually does.
June 2018
by Mary Jane Livingston and Jennifer Vasquez
Registered dental hygienists Mary Jane Livingston and Jennifer Vasquez answer commonly asked whitening questions, such as long-term effects on enamel, techniques to reduce tooth sensitivity, and maintenance recommendations for patients.
June 2018
by Angus Pryor
Angus Pryor discusses how hygienists can become more comfortable with the prospect of recommending products and services to patients, without feeling too “sales-y.”
October 2018
by Dr. Steve Duffin
Dr. Steve Duffin discusses the use of silver diamine fluoride to treat patients in the U.S. and abroad.
November 2018
by Dr Kunal Shah
Dr Kunal Shah describes a case where he used an intraoral scanner to treat a case of chronic apical periodontitis.
June/July 2019 - UK Edition
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Who or what do you turn to for most financial advice regarding your practice?
  
Sally Gross, Member Services Specialist
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: sally@farranmedia.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450