Dental Hygiene With A Twist
Stress creates hormonal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and nervous system changes in our body. Along with these systemic changes, there are oral manifestations that are the result of stress. Yes, stress can wreak havoc in your mouth. Is the mouth not part of your body?
It was a mental roller coaster to be in contact with so many people expressing their grief while I too am experiencing grief. Up until last week, having a patient who had experienced a loss was far apart. Last week, I had one day in which each patient expressed their experience with Covid19 whether it was the sudden loss of a love one, having been sick with the virus or loss of work.
Preventive services such as dental hygiene care helps you maintain the health of your teeth and decreases your need for additional dental treatment.
I am carrying the Glam-Aholic Lifestyle Matte Black tote by MiaRay. I received the coveted matte black travel set as an anniversary gift. I was so ready to carry this set during my planned trips for 2020, but of course, Rona scratched all my travel like a G plans. The amount of space in the tote is amazing, and I am grateful because I was able to free my hands.
The dental professional’s social media groups have been boomingly active with detailed descriptions of dentistry’s “new normal.” Their posts have provided me with great tips on adjusting my clinical routine, and some have evoked major side eye and shade because some posters do the most. Because I returned to work much later than most prevention … Continue reading Fighting for Hydration: Tips for preventing dehydration in the clinical dental setting
Since mid-March, dentistry workforce was restricted to only providing emergency dental care to help slow the spread of Covid19. Most dental clinics and offices are now opening to provide full oral health services to their patients. Many are returning to business with new recommended guidelines, which are constantly revolving. This everchanging process is indeed a … Continue reading You Want Me to Wear All of That?!
Major side eye is what I usually give when I am given the blanket statement “you clean teeth” after I have told someone my professional title. Registered Dental Hygienist is what “RDH” means. Technically, I do clean teeth; however, my role in the oral healthcare profession encompass more than just scraping teeth. I know I … Continue reading Sooo You Clean Teeth?!
I’m a supermom with many talents. I practice clinically as a Registered Dental Hygienist. I believe that oral healthcare is a right not a privilege. I will be using this platform to discuss oral hygiene and all other things. I will explore the twists and turns of my life as a prevention specialist. So grab … Continue reading Hello It’s Latrica!
The Hygienist Twist 