This fall, dental hygienist success stories about how they helped patients regain confidence post pandemic earned them recognition. Two common themes emerged in submissions for the In Good Hands contest presented by Benco Dental. A strong foundation of patient trust, and thorough explanations of... CONTINUE READING
Congratulations to RDH Under One Roof on celebrating a milestone! This summer, July 16-18, an event in Denver will mark two decades of their dedication in offering quality dental hygiene education. To share the excitement, RDH magazine spotlights 11 Colorado licensed hygienists on its January... CONTINUE READING
The Clip Mirror. If it sounds like a fairytale dream come true, that was the plan for this under-$50 innovation designed by a dental hygienist. The Clip Mirror offers a titanium mirror head that easily affixes to a slow-speed suction. The vision: Maintain a dry field without having to... CONTINUE READING
An Introduction to DeW.Life, and Anne Duffy It’s no surprise that dentistry, like most medical professions, has been historically male-dominated. Yet more and more women are coming to the forefront and pursuing careers as dental professionals. According to Anne Duffy, founder of DeW.Life... CONTINUE READING
https://youtu.be/M_ly6Q-jnak By Kelsi Matylewicz/ Benco Dental Social Media Intern Angie Stone, Owner & Founder of HyLife LLC in Edgerton, WI, has combined her love for the elderly and her dental background into one profession. Her business aims to help improve the oral health of nursing home... CONTINUE READING
Current dentists, dental hygienists and students in those fields: You should be patting yourself on the back for your foresight and celebrating the talents that drew you to the career paths. That's right, U.S. News’ Best Jobs rankings predict that you're not likely to join the ranks of the... CONTINUE READING
One blog post by a Phoenix dental hygienist convinced a multi-national corporation to banish polyethylene, a popular toothpaste ingredient. Proctor & Gamble – the manufacturer of Crest toothpaste – acted quickly after Trish Walraven's concerns received nationwide attention. Walraven,... CONTINUE READING
