Casey Hein, RDH[email protected]Dental PracticeBeyond that old fence: Tectonic shifts in dental hygieneThe science shows hygienists play a crucial role in providing whole-body healthcare, but practice norms haven't kept up. Dental hygienist Casey Hein explores the expanding role of hygienists in this column and in her associated presentation at the 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.February 24, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesPeriodonticsGum disease may leave you itchingPatients with gum disease may face double the risk of developing atopic dermatitis, the chronic skin condition often referred to as eczema that causes red, itchy skin.InsuranceWhy clean claims aren't luck, and how to get more of them in your dental practiceImmune SystemMS linked to specific oral microbiomeFluorideFDA cracks down on ingestible fluoride for kidsSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice