I Am a Dental Hygienist

Hi all,

I've been an RDH since 1993. I have always loved being a hygienist and caring for patients. It has been a wonderful career up until this past year.
I have had two spine/neck surgeries this year, one which included a spinal...

A patient earlier today came into the office with the complaint, "My gums just feel rough to me- they have for about 6 months." I took patient photos today to compare and to get some opinions on what could be causing this...

I am a RDH and live in Georgia and I have been looking for a job for 6 1/2 YEARS now.I have done two temp jobs and that's been it. I am now deeply depressed and have low self esteem. I just don't understand. I give up!!!!

I have recently been at my current practice for 4 years, I am the "gentle" hygienist. I use to think this was a compliment but we have hired someone that I actually recommended and she is rougher than I am. The dentist is...

I have been looking all over for the best places online to post job openings to attract high quality hygienists.

To tell you the truth it has been a little frustrating trying to find hygienists that are passionate about what they do...

Does anyone know of any dentist hiring in Gwinnett County,Georgia?

had a very bad day today!!!!!!!!!!! i had the worst patient ever. i have been seeing her for like 4 years now. she is the most miserable B**** in the world, never nice , friendly or even smile, nothing!!!!! rude but never disrespectful...

My dental hygiene friend gave me this new gadget a few weeks ago.

I didn't think much of it at first, but am totally in love with it now.

It is called Futstrap, or actually  U -with-dots-on-it,   some...

I have been looking for a job for 7 months and have tried internet and nothing is out there.

I graduated hygiene school with such high hopes and delusions about my future. I couldn't wait to get to work and start making what I thought was a great paycheck. My first few jobs were pretty good, but the recurring theme is no paid...

Hi all fellow hygienist-Fla.
 
I have been in the dental field for 20 years. I assisted for 10 years, and have been a hygienist ever since. I feel for my fellow hygienist. It seems that todays hygienist deal with alot more than...

A patient earlier today came into the office with the complaint, "My gums just feel rough to me- they have for about 6 months." I took patient photos today to compare and to get some opinions on what could be causing this...

Interview experience...
NOTE to self: BE prepared.

I am working just a few days a week and am looking to add some. So I keep my eyes open for postings online etc.
I got a call and an e-mail from an Dental, INC for an...

This is more for the lady hygienists.  I am having a hard time finding a foundation that doesn't rub off in my face mask.  Has anyone found one that they are very happy with?