When my patients come to see me for their dental hygiene appointments, I discuss their oral habits, including the use of nicotine pouches and how they can affect oral health and potentially increase...

Sometimes my patients have called me a doctor or asked me if I am a doctor. In certain situations, individuals in the dental office can often be confused for one another. We dress similarly and use...

Burnout can happen in any job, but healthcare professionals see a higher rate of burnout over other professions, especially since 2020! I suffered from burnout pretty severely at the end of 2022, and...

I have worked as a dental hygienist since 2014, and I hit burnout badly at the end of 2022. Because I experienced this myself, I wanted to open up and help other dental hygienists who may be going...

When discussing dental treatment with my patients at the dental office, I consult with them about post-operative instructions for procedures, including tooth extractions. Tooth extractions can be...

Popcorn teeth Popcorn is a delicious snack and easily one of my favourite snacks. As a dental hygienist, I know that popcorn can wreak havoc on the mouth, as I see many patients get popcorn stuck...