Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 24, 2025

Promoting oral preventive assistants nationwide endangers patient safety, compromises quality of care, and undermines the established standards of dental hygiene practice. DHs and DTs are autonomous clinicians with specific skill sets. 7 Some progress has been made that is both beneficial to the profession and the public.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 1, 2023

I found my way to biological hygiene because what I was doing clinically, and having my patients “do” at home was not working. Their gums were still bleeding, they still had periodontal disease and they were still getting new cavities. I knew I needed to dig deeper to find out why what I was told would work was not working.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 4, 2023

6,7 References American Dental Hygienists’ Association. Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice. Available at: adha.org/​resources-docs/떐-Revised-Standards-for-Clinical-Dental-Hygiene-Practice.pdf. Periodontitis—Symptoms and Causes. Accessed May 18, 2022. Mayo Clinic. Accessed May 18, 2022.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

JULY 29, 2019

I spoke with some educators and they commented that they are teaching because their bodies are “broken” from years of dental hygiene practice. That’s the best way to take care of your body and ensure a long career. Good posture and proper form are critical. Loups and a head light make a big difference.

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Best Dentist in Houston

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bleeding gums during brushing can be attributed to several common causes, including: Gingivitis : Gingivitis is an early and mild form of gum disease (periodontal disease) that is often caused by the accumulation of plaque on the teeth. Contact Us What are the most common causes of gums bleeding during brushing?

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Healthy Smiles

JULY 7, 2024

Good Oral Health: Dental implants cannot be successful unless there are healthy gums and good dental hygiene practices. Untreated oral problems and periodontal disease may affect a candidate’s candidacy. Bone grafting may be necessary for individuals with significant bone loss.

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Queen of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Sleep apnea makes the blood-brain barriers more permeable , allowing pathogens, and namely oral periodontal (gum disease), pathogens to travel across what should be an impermeable barrier. In my biological dental hygiene practice, I use a phase contrast microscope to look at and monitor the pathogens.

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