Patient self-care of periodontal pocket infections Managing periodontal disease can be a very complex task. Multiple factors come into play and as dental professionals, we need to be able to assess these factors and recommend treatment and home care that will be effective at maintaining a healthy … [Read more...] about Patient Self-Care of Periodontal Pocket Infections: Science Sunday
Hygienist Confession: Yeah, I Leave Stain. Here’s Why. – An Article by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Home-care has always been ingrained in my appointment schedule, but due to appointment time constraints, I would spend the necessary time performing clinical care as opposed to teaching the patient how to maintain their own oral health. My homecare instructions were thorough but were missing … [Read more...] about Hygienist Confession: Yeah, I Leave Stain. Here’s Why. – An Article by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 111 (Dr. Becky Lang – Motivational Interviewing for the Dental Professional)
Ep 111 Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Lang, RDH, EdD talks to us about motivational interviewing. Interview starts at minute - 13:35 In this episode, we talk about why motivational interviewing is important and what the beginner’s steps are. We discuss what impacts that will have on us as clinicians, and … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Hygienists – Episode 111 (Dr. Becky Lang – Motivational Interviewing for the Dental Professional)
