Hygiene

Lisa Newburger, a master's level social worker supervisor, helps audiences find humor in talking about tough topics. Her "in-your-face" style of presentations and writing will make you smile or just shock you into taking some action. Either way, she is very effective at empowering others to reach their goals and feel better about themselves. Her entertaining workshops are available for national and international audiences. Writing for the dental industry since 2010, she uses an alterego (Diana Directive) to illustrate her points in a sarcastic but effective way. Presentations can be scheduled by contacting Lisa at www.discussdirectives.com/dental.html.

Articles

Dental team members should know what their career goals are for the coming year, how to reach them, and what their employer can do to help them achieve those goals.

What Is Your Career Goal?

Heading to the sunny shores of Aruba in February 2024, Clinician’s Choice will host industry experts and dentists for continuing education courses on all things restorative dentistry. 

Clinician’s Choice Heading to Aruba for Annual Dental Conference

Caitlin Parsons is a RDH of 15 years and chronic pain survivor turned Certified Yoga Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant for dental professionals. Caitlin helps dental professionals prevent, reduce and overcome workplace pain, manage stress, and optimize their health so they can thrive in and out of the office. She is passionate about helping dental professionals and teams optimize their health to provide better patient care and become better clinicians through her in-person and online programs, speaking, writing team experiences, and her podcast, The Aligned Hygienist (

Burnout, stress, and injuries are all too common in the dental hygiene profession.

Beyond the Mask: Prioritizing Well-Being and Resilience for Dental Hygienists

Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Dental professionals have more options than ever when it comes to their dental career path. Here is a look at just some of the options available in the industry. 

Working Outside the Operatory 

Breath has more impact on stress and life than we realize, and sometimes the key to de-stressing can be simply changing the way we breathe. 

The Power of Breath: Enhancing Posture and Reducing Stress for Dental Hygienists

Karen Mitchell is director of hygiene at Commonwealth Dentistry in Richmond, Virgina, a Riccobene and Associates supported dental group.

Katie Poulsen, RDH, is a product marketing manager at VideaHealth.

Artificial intelligence is finding a place in everything these days, and it's important for dental hygienists to see the ways it can help them care for, and connect with patients.

Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence for Dental Hygienists

Hiring a temporary dental staff member to get through busy times and vacations this summer might seem daunting. Here’s a look at how you can make this arrangement work for you and the temporary as efficiently as possible.

How to Leverage Temporary Staff in the Practice Effortlessly

Hygienists are at a heightened risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to the nature of the profession, but there are ways to prevent or decrease the risk of suffering later. Here are 6 tips on how. 

6 Tips to Injury-Proof Your Hygiene Hands

Leading DSO introduces Heartland Dental University (HDU) to provide a comprehensive education platform.

Heartland’s New Dental University Designed to Teach Leadership, Clinical Skills, and Business

Podcasts

Most of us have two of them! Our feet take us where we want to go, so let's discuss the importance of taking care of our feet and how they affect our overall health.

Professional Development