Valerie McClure, RDH, BS, MBA
Caring for Yourself as a Dental Hygienist
I will be the first to tell you that exercise and kale are the devil. I am all about being real and giving advice...
HPV Link to Oropharyngeal Cancer
Oral pathology has always been one of my favorite subjects to study for continuing education and while in school. Recently, while filling in for...
8 Fun Dental History Facts
Dentistry does not always have to be boring! Below I have found some fun facts, ancient facts, and interesting facts about dentistry.
In 1866, Lucy...
Work-Life Balance: Managing the Crazy Hats Hygienists Wear
As dental hygienists, we wear some crazy hats. We may serve as the OSHA director, radiation officer, we might order supplies, can be a...
12 Ways to Improve the Professionalism of Your Dental Office
I feel I need to begin this article with a vent. Allow me to share a recent experience to demonstrate how office behavior can...
Working Through Grief: My Story of Loss and Survival
I want to talk about a subject nearly untouched in the dental world, grief. I went into dentistry because I feared I would have...
10 Ways to Build a Positive Dental Office Culture for Employees & Patients
Culture is defined by the character and personality of your organization. It's what makes your organization unique and is the sum of its values,...
I Don’t Meet Strangers at the Dental Office, I Meet People
A patient once told me that she did not meet strangers, she meets people. Her wise words resonated with me deeply and I utilize...