Brooke Sergent, RDH, BS
Dental Hygienist’s Letter: I Am Qualified to Provide Care for Patients
Dear inquisitive hygienist minds as well as current and future patients,
Throughout the years, I have been humorously entertained during many conversations about the dental...
Why Dental X-rays Are Needed & Are Less Radiation than You Think
For some, a dental appointment is a fearfully, dreaded appointment; while others don’t mind or even eagerly anticipate the appointment. However, no matter which...
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: How the Dental Professional Can Intervene
Thankfully, I am a deep sleeper. I often joke that I die every night and resurrect every morning. I have been blessed with good...
Electric Brush Vs. Manual Brush: Which is right for you?
Taking a walk down the dental aisle in any retail store can be slightly overwhelming. The selection of dental products is rich. Among that...
More than Just Teeth: A Hygienist’s Journey to Patient Satisfaction
Landing my first dental hygiene job was a breeze. I had just graduated from the dental hygiene program and was excitedly looking for a...
Mail-Order Orthodontics: Are They Worth the Risk?
The world in which we live in is centered around convenience and appearance more than ever. Take these two said factors and mix them...
E-cigarettes: An Unhealthy Epidemic Impacting Adults and Youth
Get in your car and drive into town and pay close attention to the cars around you. If you see a billowing cloud of...
The Forensic Puzzle: How Dental Professionals Play a Vital Role in the World of Forensics
When patients dawn the door of their dentist, whether to spruce up their pearly whites or to cure a toothache, they do not think...
Seeing Clearly: Say Yes to Loupes!
The first surgical loupes date back to 1876 and consisted of simple, convex lenses that attached to a spectacle frame or a headband1. Loupes...
Difficult Debbie: Dealing with Frustrating Dental Patients
There is nothing more frustrating than having a patient that makes your job extremely difficult. We all have them and we always will. Let’s...