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

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Lucinda J. Lyon, RDH, DDS, EdD

Lucinda J. Lyon, RDH, DDS, EdD, is the chair of the Department of Dental Practice and Community Service at the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.

Shaping Our Communities of Practice

Oct 1, 2015

By embracing change and incorporating humanism into the oral health care delivery system, dental professionals have the power to positively impact the future of dentistry.

Radiography Revelations

Dec 18, 2012

How the use of panoramic radiography may help identify calcified carotid artery atheromas.

Manage the Immune Response

Sep 10, 2012

Diabetes and HIV infection generate different immune responses that can significantly impact oral health and periodontal treatment.

Managing the Risk of Caries

Oct 16, 2008

New horizons for dental hygiene in caries risk assessment and management (CAMBRA).

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