Thank You Saliva
You help my patients digest, which makes you the best.
You are a PH buffer, which makes their teeth tougher.
I love when you remineralize, caries that is in disguise.
You help them taste, on which jolly ranchers you have aced.
You provide them with protection, from harmful microbes, without objection.
Thanks for helping my patients speak, but please don’t gleek, especially on my sealant prep that I will now have to tweak.
Saliva, you are a surviva, except for when the body’s nervous system-sympathetic is not so energetic.
Winner of the LM Implant Instruments
Congrats to our winner, Sanna Walker, of the 4 LM Instruments implant instruments with a cassette.
Don't be sad if you didn't win! LM Instruments is offering an amazing deal for our friends of buy one implant instrument, get one implant instrument FREE. Check out the ones you want HERE and then contact the Anssi, the LM rep at:
sales@lm-dental.com or 406-745-3746 and use the promo code HYGIENEEDGE1.
Note for our Canadian followers: Follow THIS link to order. Enter coupon code IMPLANT.
Offer is good until November 30th.
Check them out in use in our implant care videos below.
Calling All Students Who Want To Pass National Boards
I would like to introduce to you StudentRDH. It is the awesome online dental hygiene exam prep solution that helped thousands of students get that "PASS" result!
Claire, who is the founder of StudentRDH and SmarterDA is extremely passionate about students’
success, so reach out to her at ClaireJ@StudentRDH.com if you have any questions.
PLUS! Claire has created a special discount for our HygieneEdge followers!
Code: HygieneEdgeRocks
Discount: 10% off any course (National boards, local anesthesia, CSCE)
Expires: March 2018
Share the love if you have friends who are taking the boards, they will appreciate the discount.
November Favorites Hygiene Round Up
Anyone have patients that are into naturopathic remedies? New studies show that pomegranates help with healing at extraction sites.
Have you read this book? As a woman in the workforce, I'm obsessing over it right now. What are you reading right now?
Congratulations Pennsylvania on passing legislation to let dental hygienists practice in alternative settings.
Now that hygienists can go into nursing homes in more and more states, new measurements of health are popping up, and including things like oral hygiene and oral function. Do you use this type of measurement tool if you work in alternative settings?
Did you sign up for this brush? What's your opinion?
This vintage mug is pretty amazing.
This is the new go-to baby gift.
Cocofloss is now available at Sephora.
We love podcasts. Do you listen? Currently we're listening to this.
Salt Lake Central Component Meeting
Hey, Salt Lake City Friends!
We'll be speaking at Fortis College for the Salt Lake Central Component Meeting on November 9th. Come hang out with us to chat all about dental fads and win some amazing prizes!
You can register on the the Utah Dental Hygienist's Association website.
See you there!
Winner of the Dental Hygiene Career Makeover
We first off want to thank all those who nominated their favorite hygienists. There are sooooo many amazing hygienists out there!
Congrats to our winner of the career makeover Julie. Julie was nominated by her hygiene bestie who had to say this about her.....
"Julie is not only an amazing person inside and out but she is a outstanding dental hygienist. I first met her when she was fresh out of school and over the years I have really seen her grow into a caring, compassionate hygienist. Her smile can light up the room and make any nervous patient feel at ease."
As a reminder the lucky winner will recieve the following amazing prizes.
We first off want to thank all those who nominated their favorite hygienists. There are sooooo many amazing hygienists out there!
Congrats to our winner of the career makeover Julie. Julie was nominated by her hygiene bestie who had this to say about her.....
"Julie is not only an amazing person inside and out but she is a outstanding dental hygienist. I first met her when she was fresh out of school and over the years I have really seen her grow into a caring, compassionate hygienist. Her smile can light up the room and make any nervous patient feel at ease."
As a reminder the lucky winner received the following amazing prizes.
Resume creation service through gethiredrdh.com
Doug Perry is a highly-recommended career coach who works one-on-one with dental hygienists to create attention-grabbing resumes, cover letters, and other job search materials that get results. He also works with dental industry speakers and consultants to create marketing plans and materials (including websites), to successfully launch their career. Visit his website at www.gethiredrdh.com. You can reach him at doug@gethiredrdh.com or (801) 683-9664.
2. TWO of American Eagles XP Blackjack Instruments
That means no more sharpening!! Check it out in our video HERE.
3. One Set Of MAEVN Scrubs From The EON Collection
Our Eon Brand introduces COOLMAX® fabric technology by Invista. This technology employs specially engineered fibers designed to draw moisture away from the skin, keeping the wearer cool and dry. This wash and wear material is wrinkle-resistant with minimal shrinkage. The lightweight, soft and breathable mesh material combined with our styling gives you a touch of performance while maintaining a professional look. Check out the Eon line here to find your perfect style.
4. Dental Hygiene Nation Water Bottle Here
Keep hydrated between patients with your own "tooth fairy juice." Drinking water throughout the day is the first thing to go when it's busy, but it is so important to keep your body and mind alert.
5. A CordEZE Wristband
This handy invention by a dental hygienist manages cords for power driven scalers and definitely helps with hand ergonomics. Check it out in use in our video HERE.
6. Hygienist Necklace From The Hygiene Edge Store
Because who doesn't need something simple and cute to wear along with your scrubs everyday?
We want to give a special thanks to our generous donors gethiredrdh.com, American Eagle Instruments, Maven Scrubs, and Dental Hygiene Nation.
The winner will be announced on October 20, 2017. The winner will have 1 month to claim their prizes. Entries accepted from the US only.
Dental Hygienist Spotlight: Helen
Name: Helen
Currently going to school where? When are you graduating? Seattle Central College, June 2018
What do you love so far about dental hygiene? I love interacting with patients and providing them with the best care possible.
Your favorite subject in hygiene school? My favorite subject in hygiene school is local anesthesia.
What do you love (qualities/style of teaching, etc) in a professor/clinical instructor? I am a visual learner so I enjoy powerpoint presentations. I like having demos at the start of clinical sessions and hands on practice so I can have the actual experience during clinical sessions.
What are you hoping to do after you graduate (like where you want to work/what kind of practice?) I am hoping to work at my private practice that I have been working as a dental assistant for the past 5 years. I would also like to try temping around at other offices to see what other offices are like.
Any funny stories from hygiene school? I cannot remember any funny stories so far but if I do, I’ll make sure to share it on my page.
What interested you in starting a DH school vlog? I started dental hygiene school by creating an Instagram account to document my journey throughout the program but as I entered my 2nd year I thought it would be great to show others who are interested in the profession to see what dental hygiene school is like through vlogs of dental hygiene school and parts of my daily life which I post weekly videos on YouTube. I am hoping to spread the awareness of the profession and hopefully create videos to give tips and advice in the near future to those who are interested in becoming a dental hygienist too! My Instagram account is _dentalhygiene and my videos can be viewed through the link in my bio.
Any advice for a hygiene student just starting out? Dental hygiene school can get pretty overwhelming with the amount of course load and clinical hours to fulfill. Try to balance your life out and take it day by day. Find time for yourself to keep doing the things you enjoy and everything will be ok in the end. Teamwork is key so make sure you are always communicating and helping your classmates out.
Do you know a hygienist that is amazing and should be spotlighted? Email us @ hygieneedge@gmail.com.
OneTen Sharpening System Giveaway Winner
Congrats Rebecca!
Please email us @ hygieneedge@gmail.com to claim your prize!
And thank you to everyone who entered our latest video away! Keep an eye on our social media for other great giveaways, plus follow along DH Cube's Facebook for updates from their amazing company.
Scoop Technique Review
Nothing is worse than a needle stick in clinic. This quick video shows a simple but important skill- how to properly scoop and recap a needle to avoid harm.
Improve Your Oral Cancer Screenings
Looking for a new and simple way to up your hygiene appointment? What about focusing on oral cancer screenings and adding a device to help you see suspicious areas? We recently tried out the OralID system from Forward Science and loved it. It's light weight, easy to use, and doesn't require special filters. Check out our latest video showing how it works.
Do you use any oral cancer screening device in your office? What do you use? Let's talk about it below!