Reconnecting Practicing Hygienists with the Nation's Leading Educators and Researchers.

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Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, MA

Elizabeth Mertz, PhD, MA, is a professor at UCSF with a joint appointment in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, School of Dentistry, and in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Nursing. She is also a member of Perspectives on the Midlevel Practitioner’s Editorial Advisory Board.

Expanding Dental Therapy Education Programs

Nov 25, 2020

As interest in dental therapy grows, developing and implementing appropriate education programs are key to success.

California Pioneers New Workforce Models

Oct 1, 2016

With the registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, California remains ahead of the curve in expanding the roles of dental hygienists.

Dental hygienists spend long hours in awkward posi

Dental hygienists spend long hours in awkward positions, leading to neck and back strain. Discover how a posture corrector could be the simple solution to better posture and comfort at work. Link in bio.⁠
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In October, we celebrate Dental Hygienists! Happy

In October, we celebrate Dental Hygienists! Happy National Dental Hygiene Month! #ndhm #ndhm24

The monograph evaluates the existing literature on

The monograph evaluates the existing literature on fluoride exposure and its potential neurodevelopmental and cognitive effects in humans. While limited evidence exists regarding adult cognition, the review finds a moderate correlation between higher fluoride exposure and reduced IQ levels in children, underscoring the need for further research to clarify these associations.⁠
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Congratulations Emily Klocke, RDH, winner of the A

Congratulations Emily Klocke, RDH, winner of the August @sunstarusa ⁠giveaway! She has won a personalized dental-themed sweatshirt and a tooth car freshie. ⁠
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Emily Klocke, RDH, has been practicing dental hygiene since 2010. She and her family reside in McGregor, Minnesota, and they love adventure! They canoe in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a 1,090,000-acre wilderness area in northeastern Minnesota, and Canada, they fish, and cross-country ski in the winter. Emily loves being part of the community and her job allows her to help people in the clinic setting as well as outside the clinic in the greater region.⁠
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ENTER TO WIN! Sunstar + Dimensions of Dental Hygiene giveaways are hosted monthly. Click the link in bio to enter this months giveaway!⁠
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Click the link in bio to hear Claudia Turcotte, CD

Click the link in bio to hear Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH respond to this question.⁠
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Lindsey Vizcay, BSDH, RDHAP, RDH, is the founder o

Lindsey Vizcay, BSDH, RDHAP, RDH, is the founder of Home Sweet Hygiene, a mobile dental hygiene practice dedicated to bringing compassionate care to underserved communities.

With over a decade of experience, Lindsey specializes in caring for children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. Lindsey goes beyond providing dental care - she’s dedicated to making her patients feel valued, respected, and cared for. Her mission is to deliver accessible care to those who need it most.

Through Home Sweet Hygiene, Lindsey partners with local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to promote preventive care and oral health education, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve a healthy smile! @homesweethygiene