Abigail Alewelt, RDH
Abigail Alewelt, RDH, is a clinical hygienist in Springfield, Illinois. While working, she plans to complete her bachelor's degree with the intention to apply to dental school. In her spare time, she loves to sing karaoke around town and spend time with her three bunnies and loving fiance, Derek.
Dental Hygiene School: Skip the Stress, Hit the Strategies
Dental hygiene students begin preparing for board exams starting from the beginning of the program up until the day of the exam. Whether it...
Helping Patients Overcome the Anxiety of Working with a New Graduate
Being a new hygienist, I find myself facing many challenges beyond clinical work. Acclimating myself to a new set of patients and moving to...
Why Caries Detection is More than Just Looking for “Stickiness”
Patients and dental professionals don’t always see eye to eye on dental needs, but carious lesions are one thing they often agree on. No...
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation in Dental and Medical Settings as a Method of Sterilization
Contaminated surfaces, instruments, and airborne particles present in dental and medical settings are a potential health hazard to medical professionals and patients. Although these...
Why All Dental Hygienists Should Own a Pair of Loupes
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