Hygiene

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 (

Articles

Dental professionals can find value in putting ergonomics at the forefront, saving their physical bodies and the longevity of their practice.

Optimizing Ergonomics: A Guide to Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Dental Hygienists

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

Portland company has launched a strategic partnership with David R. Rice, DDS, along with an expansion of their services to include locum tenens dentists.

onDiem Announces New Locum Tenens Dentist Staffing Service and Partnership with igniteDDS Founder

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.

Videos

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Tija Hunter, CDA, EFDA, Shelley Brown, RDH, BSDH, and Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, as they discuss new ways to find solutions in the dental practice by thinking outside the box. [31 minutes]

Mastermind - Episode 37 - Thinking Outside the Box for Dental Practice Solutions

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. 

The S.M.I.L.E. Program has announced new strategic partnership to expand access to dental education and career pathways for underserved communities. 

S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program Announces Industry Partners

30 dental professionals were awarded with the ADS-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship to gain financial assistance in bolstering infection control. 

The Association for Dental Safety Awards Infection Control Scholarships

Join Lisa Newburger, LISW-S, Melanie Adelstein, DMD, and Rick Adelstein, DDS, as they discuss some of the ethical dilemmas they have faced in the dental practice and how they navigate these tricky situations. [28 minutes]

Mastermind – Episode 36 – Dealing with Ethical Dilemmas in the Dental Practice

12 universities around the world have been recognized by Align for vital research on orthodontics and dentistry.

Align Technology Awards Research Funding to Universities

Katrina M Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF, is a graduate and recipient of countless awards from the University of Minnesota’s School of Dentistry Division of Dental Hygiene. She is proud to currently serve on the alumni society for one of the most prestigious dental schools in the country. Katrina’s professional career emerged as an educator when she attained full-time employment with a career college in Phoenix, Arizona. A physical manifestation of Katrina’s commitment to her profession is in the development of her textbook, "Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Profession." Katrina proudly received her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership with distinction through Northern Arizona University as a Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society distinguished member. Currently, Katrina is a distinguished speaker with Dental Hygiene Culture as she lectures nationally in a variety of dental hygiene continuing education content.

Podcasts

Join the Sanders sisters and Dog Dad/VetMed Expert Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, as they discuss all things dental health for our beloved furry (and scaly/feathery/fuzzy) friends.

Floss & Flip Flops – Episode 30 – Vet Health & National Puppy Party Day with Dr Adam Christman

As the world of dentistry continuously evolves and new science emerges, it is imperative for dental professionals to evaluate both past and current research in order to make informed decisions and provide patients with the most accurate information and ethical care.

Should Chlorhexidine Remain the “Gold Standard” In Today’s Modern Hygiene?

Lynne Slim is an award-winning dental author who has published extensively in dental/dental hygiene journals including 

Journal of the Western Society of Periodontology

. She was the periodontal columnist for RDH magazine for about 17 years and is now a columnist for 

 and is a member of their advisory board. In 2003, Lynne founded Perio C Dent, a dental practice management company that specializes in the incorporation of non-surgical periodontal therapy into the hygiene department of the general dental practice.

As a key opinion leader in the dental industry, Lynne is frequently asked to review new products and write product reviews. She participates in product development and is consulted about consumer/RDH product awareness. Lynne received the Philips Oral Healthcare “Mentor of Distinction” award at the 2012 ADHA Annual Session.

Ms. Newkirk received her dental hygiene degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, in 1981. A recognized key opinion leader in periodontal endoscopy, Suzanne has published numerous articles and co-authored several dental textbook chapters on minimally invasive non-surgical periodontal therapy with use of the dental endoscope.

Ms. Newkirk is the national and international dental endoscopy instructor for Zest Dental Solutions and is a professional speaker. Her website is: 

This part 2 of this series, the authors explore key differences between nursing and dental hygiene, and the importance of self-advocacy in the hygiene profession. 

Professional Development