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TikTok Hygienist Shares Surprising Tip to Spot Periodontal Diseases Early

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In an era where health tips on social media often go viral, Kyrsten Sprouse, RDH, (@kyrsten.sprouse), a dental hygienist in Oregon, has captured TikTok’s attention with her practical (and slightly gross) advice: smell your floss after use. Click here to read more.

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AAP Launches Dental Hygiene Engagement Initiative at Annual Meeting

Dentistry Today

At its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin, the American Academy of Periodontology is launching a new multi-year, multi-pronged initiative to educate dental hygienists on periodontal topics. The purpose of these study clubs is to enhance dental hygienists’ knowledge of periodontics and to help periodontists strengthen their local network.

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Are You Using AI in Your Dental Marketing?

Dentistry Today

We live in a world of content—websites, blogs, social media posts, email marketing, and more. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a severe condition that can lead to tooth loss and even increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. It kind of makes you wonder why you spent all that time in dental school.

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The American Academy of Periodontology Seeks to Engage Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) launched a multi-year initiative aimed at educating dental hygienists on periodontal topics at its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin. As part of the initiative, the AAP hosted a Dental Hygiene Symposium to provide an overview of topics related to successful periodontal patient management.

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Setting Realistic Expectations: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Dentistry Gone Digital

In the age of social media and Photoshop, it is easy to lose sight of what is real and what is edited. Patients who have severe bone loss due to periodontal disease are not necessarily candidates for implants. Two-day shipping and door-to-door delivery has intensified our need for instant gratification.

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Sage Dental Joins FAU Athletics as Official Dental Partner

Dentistry Today

Follow Playfly Sports on social media @PlayflySports or visit www.playfly.com. Sage Dental participates in most dental plans and offers payment and financing options. states dedicated to maximizing the impact of highly passionate local sports fans.

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Transitioning from Dental School to Clinical Practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

Niche Terminology It is a challenge to take niche terminology like caries and periodontal disease and relay it to patients as cavities and gum disease. Handling Patient Expectations In today’s day in age, dentists are faced with the social media era.