Plus: CDC again revises aerosol guidance
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 OCTOBER 9, 2020
 
 
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Kirsten Brancheau, BA, RDH, shares her insights into the advantages and disadvantages of being an older hygienist.
 
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Susan Wingrove, BS, RDH, has been researching the long-term effects of overhead lights, loupe lights, lasers, curing lights, lighted handpieces, and other visual technology on the eyes. This is what you can do to protect yourself and your patients.
 
 
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Many of dental hygienists' greatest contributions to patient health are not reimbursed by insurance, but that doesn't lessen their importance one bit.
 
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The mouth is an ecosystem, and when one aspect is disturbed—as increased PPE use due to COVID-19 has done—havoc can result. More and more dental professionals are seeing increased oral decay.
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Teeth grinding! Have you been seeing more of it in your practice these days? It's no secret why this is happening more now than ever before. Stress! Here's how one dentist's practice is approaching the growing need.
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After removing a similar update last month, the CDC's website now states that transmission by aerosols is "uncommon" but possible. Read more at Reuters.
 
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