I personally think what is missing in most dental hygiene magazines/journals is a humorous column based on the Dear Abby series regarding dental hygiene issues. I mean we all take our profession so seriously that we fortet how interesting and fun it can be at times. My personal opinion is that we are tired of the constant RDH,MS and RDH,Phd articles and research studies. It would be fun to include a column from a dental hygienist in the trenches. One who constantly faces some of the "sometimes comical" issues in dental hygiene. Like, what to do when a patient feels the need to point out that #7 is a crown and please don't dislodge it." I always bite back a retort of if I can remove it during a routine cleaning it wasn't cemented on right in the first place. Or my personal favorite is what to do when a patient acts offended if after 7 to 10 years of dental neglect and you are diligently trying to remove the stubborn lower anterior calculus in a 40 minute time frame your boss imposes and the patient feels offended when said piece of calculus touches their tongue. I think as with our grip on our instruments sometimes we need to "lighten up and laugh" because otherwise we may cry at the end of the day. Please consider me for this column and contact me if you are interested in some tasteful but humorous looks at our profession in your magazine. I personally think it would go a long way.

Sara Reich, BS (blah,blah,blah)
greich108@comcast.net

Mon Sep 08, 05:46:00 AM CDT

What would I like to see published on paper? Honesty about HIPAA.

That would be an unprecedented exclusive in the dental publication industry.

So what are you waiting for? Darrell K. Pruitt DDS

Sun Oct 05, 10:03:00 AM CDT

I'd love to see an article about the Dental Specialty Store in Northampton called White2th, formally Tooth Pix. The owner is an hygienist who's worked w/ so many patients w/ periodontal issues but was not finding the products she knew existed. Evelyn Perreault opened the store 6 years ago and every single customer LOVES THAT WE EXIST. We carry a full line of detergent, mint, fluoride and fluoride-free toothpastes, extra-soft tbrushes, alcohol free mouthrinses, a ton of nightguards for bruxism, healing and soothing products for those who have had surgery or for those w/ dry mouths due to medicine such as oncology patients, again products that patients won't see @ the local drug store. We also educate customers (at our Smile Bar) that a healthy mouth is a healthy body. Twice a year, we hold continuing ed classes for hygienist. The store is truly beneficial. Let's face it, people spend money on facials, manicures and pedicures, but yet our teeth and gums ARE SO IMPORTANT to our overall health. Unfortunately we feel like White2th is the best kept secret. Visit our website. You'll love it: white2th.com. I'm Kath, a friend of Ev's for 14 years and just want to see her succeed 'cuz she's a beautiful person inside and out! store phone number (413) 587-0359

Fri Nov 14, 09:24:00 AM CST

this one goes out to Dr. Joe Blaes, I think a feature cover of the Madow brothers would be great. what a shame they have not graced the cover of Dental Economics before. hope to see them on the cover soon

Wed Dec 03, 04:53:00 PM CST

I agree with Sara and would welcome the opportunity to write for a column where dental hygienist can go to "talk it out"!
The stresses of this profession are immense and varied.
I already have commentary in written form, just waiting to be published!!
Rebecca Claunch RDH
rclaunch@aol.com

Thu May 28, 07:51:54 AM CDT

There are so many personal stories out there!
We all have a need to hear other professionals tell "their story" of sucess along with the failures, wisdom earned and learned and the hope we can gain through sharing it with each other.
Intriguing personal stories reel us in, we can learn, identify, have empathy and compassion for fellow clinicians.
I know that I love hearing these marvelous stories and by sharing thru many articles and blogs I have gotten back many emails of support and inspiration.
Madalyn Rosenbluth, RDH
Madultrasonics@yahoo.com
www.madultrasonics.com

Sat Aug 29, 10:47:33 PM CDT

There are so many personal stories out there!
We all have a need to hear other professionals tell "their story" of sucess along with the failures, wisdom earned and learned and the hope we can gain through sharing it with each other.
Intriguing personal stories reel us in, we can learn, identify, have empathy and compassion for fellow clinicians.
I know that I love hearing these marvelous stories and by sharing thru many articles and blogs I have gotten back many emails of support and inspiration.
Madalyn Rosenbluth, RDH
Madultrasonics@yahoo.com
www.madultrasonics.com

Sat Aug 29, 10:48:05 PM CDT

There are so many personal stories out there!
We all have a need to hear other professionals tell "their story" of sucess along with the failures, wisdom earned and learned and the hope we can gain through sharing it with each other.
Intriguing personal stories reel us in, we can learn, identify, have empathy and compassion for fellow clinicians.
I know that I love hearing these marvelous stories and by sharing thru many articles and blogs I have gotten back many emails of support and inspiration.
Madalyn Rosenbluth, RDH
Madultrasonics@yahoo.com
www.madultrasonics.com

Sat Aug 29, 10:49:05 PM CDT

Since the name is "Dental Economics" I would suggest articles that would help dentists avoid losing their hard earned dollars to "Permanent Lifetime Alimony." Statistically, dentists have a high divorce rate. Many states have a no-fault divorce law, which means one spouse can divorce the other for no reason. Usually the dentist is the income producing spouse. In many states, after 12 or more years of marriage, the income-producing spouse must pay the non-income producing spouse permanent alimony that stops only on the death of the payor or the death or remarriage of the payee. Since there is financial incentive not to remarry, it rarely happens. I never knew the scope of this problem until I experienced it. I would bet most dentists are not aware that this happens regularly to dentists. There are weekly suicides due to the hopelessness experienced with permanent alimony. With a 60% divorce rate in our country, the chances are many of your readers have gone through this or will go through this. There are organizations in almost every state to change these archaic laws. Please Get Involved! Email me for more information.

Thu Oct 01, 05:16:30 PM CDT