RDH Magazine, September 2009 ARTICLES

Volume: 29

Issue: 9

September 2009

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Good, good, good ... Good Vibrations!

As summer gives way to fall, you may be hearing the final strains of that famous Beach Boys song, “Good Vibrations”...

The evolution of analgesia and anesthesia in oral health care

Control of pain is a large component of dental hygiene and dental procedures. Patient comfort is essential to create an aura of trust and feeling of comfort for the patient.

Dentinal hypersensitivity: Assessing a chronic problem

Have you ever experienced one of those lightbulb moments, when a thought suddenly occurs to you and you wonder why you didn't realize it sooner? I had one of those moments yesterday while seeing my last patient of the day, Cindy.

2009 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction

Sometimes there are winners in Vegas! At the always–fabulous Under One Roof conference in Las Vegas, nine amazing dental hygienists were recognized for winning the eighth annual 2009 Sunstar/RDH Award of Distinction.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Hu–Friedy lends its support — one tooth at a time.

Mastering Change: Challenging Beyond Your Routine

People play Sudoku and work crossword puzzles to keep their brains sharp. Stretching our minds is a key to brain fitness.

Editor's Note

Things I did not know

One of the surprises that Kristy Menage Bernie concocted for the final seminar of July's RDH Under One Roof conference was “things you did not know” about RDH columnists.

Industry News from Proofs

Industry News

The American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division announced the honorees of the Hygienist Hero Recognition Program ...

Reader's Forum

I enjoyed reading your article, “The Sabotage of Assisted Hygiene,” by Dianne Glasscoe Watterson in the July 2009 issue of RDH.

Fluoride varnishconundrum

Dear Dianne,

Comfort Zone

Chat and polish

Every trip to the physician's office has some type of preliminary assessment that includes recording such vital signs as height, weight, blood pressure, and temperature.

From the Edge

Changing attitudes

A few months ago I received a gift in the mail from Anne Guignon. She has a knack for picking just the right surprise for any moment.

From the Podium

Adjust your attitude

If you love what you do, you'll be successful. But if you just go through the motions, your life will become tedious and boring.

Hygiene Touch

A snap decision

Many dental offices are geared to functioning at high speed. Fortunately for them, quick–use products can be prepared and available in a snap of the fingers.