Rhonda Jones, RDH[email protected]PeriodonticsIf looks could kill, would your appearance be DOA?First impressions take only a few minutes to form and can be nearly impossible to undo. Even with the general acceptance of a more casual look in the workplace, how we dress and present ourselves remains important in determining the success of patient-clinician relationships.August 24, 2009PeriodonticsNo hygienist is an islandDental hygienists are too often seen as prima donnas or nuisances by many dental practitioners. But knowing how to optimize their knowledge and expertise and make them a valued part of the dental team can bolster your bottom line.June 4, 2009PeriodonticsHow technology changed my lifeA veteran dental hygienist recounts the many ways her workdays have become easier -- and her bottom line healthier -- thanks to advances in dental materials, imaging devices, practice management software, and hygiene equipment.May 11, 2009Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
