January/February 2009

Clinical
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown Magazine
You Are What You Eat
Endorsement of xylitol sends a message to manufacturers that hygienists want more products containing xylitol and easier access to these products.
The problem is consistently running late. Solutions include using sharp instruments, loupes, power scalers, polishing first, using an air polisher, Hygoformic saliva ejectors, and arriving early to go over charts and tray set-ups.
Benjamin Lund, Editor, Hygienetown Magazine
This month we visited one of Hygienetown's most active Townies, Julia Gonzales, RDH, BSDH, aka "JGonzalesRDH."
The patient is in her late 40s, has terminal cancer with a life expectancy of two to three years. She realizes she won't need her teeth till she's 70, so she doesn't want probing or radiographs. What would you do?
Donna Yates Cornette, RDH, BS, discusses the issue of bullying in the workplace and strategies for survival.
Prophy paste splatter is a problem for hygienists. Some brands splatter less than others, some brands claim to be "splatter-free" and a variety of suction tips can help reduce splatter.
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Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown Magazine
The Next Generation of Hygienetown
Research
Trisha E. O'Hehir, RDH, BS Editorial Director, Hygienetown Magazine
Vol. 21 No. 1
Bullies in the Workplace

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