Hygienetown’s digital newsletter keeps dental hygienists on the cutting edge of their professions. Written for hygienists as a source of peer education, the Hygienetown website features monthly profiles of dental companies, forums for dental professionals to discuss certain subjects and a monthly poll on various hygiene topics, including Periodontal Therapy, Surgery, Oral Cancer and Clinical Presentations.
January
13
Join me and my good friend Beth Troutman from The Balancing Act, Lifetime TV’s morning show, at 7:30 a.m. Monday, January 18 for tips you will not want to miss.
October
27
Whiter Teeth Without Risks? Sign Me Up!
The easy availability of over-the-counter tooth whiteners has left many people thinking that OTC equal safe. After several years of use, it’s becoming very clear – whitening teeth with the typical harsh chemical hydrogen peroxide products available on the market can cause your teeth to pit and etch – [...]
October
26
From the ads on television for similar products, I can generally figure out that these whitening products are full of harsh, chemical hydrogen peroxide. I also know that these types of strong chemical tooth whiteners may do exactly what they claim to do, but not without a cost. Chemical hydrogen peroxide causes cracks, pits and etching in otherwise healthy teeth.
If you think that basic oral care is all you need to keep your mouth – and the rest of your body – healthy, you may want to broaden your mind. Not only do you need to brush and floss daily, you need to know why oral health is an underlying issue for optimal cardiac [...]
October
16
Linda the Probiotics Tooth Fairy shows both medical and dental researchers have discovered that there is definitely a link between a healthy mouth and a healthy heart.
What EXACTLY are Probiotics?
Probiotics are a hot topic in the media today. Want to be more “regular”? Try this yogurt with probiotics. Want to boost your immune health? Try another yogurt with probiotics known to support the immune system. In fact, yogurt has long been the delivery system for the beneficial bacteria known as probiotics. [...]
Trick question! Just like other systems in the body, the only thing that can totally wipe out any bacteria is by taking antibiotics or using alcohol-based mouthwashes.
