luckily your dental hygienist CANNOT give you gum disease! the numbers are simply measurements of your gum health. the perio probe is a ruler (measures in millimeters) and we check the size of the space between your gums and your teeth. if the space is between 1-3mm, then it’s considered healthy/no

listennn as someone who is usually cold, working in the back as a clinical dental professional… I’M SWEATINGGGGGG! ps I’ve never done this hahahaha communication is key of course #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentalhygieneproblems #dentalassistant #dentist

Ever wonder if your dentist or hygienist notices whether your eyes are open or closed during your dental appointment? For me personally (as a hygienist) with my loupes (those magnifying glasses I wear), I’ve got tunnel vision straight into your mouth. Honestly, I usually don’t even notice what your

send help!!!!! chicken dentures what’s happening lolololololol #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentures #falseteeth #dentist

Does teeth whitening damage enamel? Not always. Teeth whitening can be safe when you use legitimate whitening products correctly and only whiten healthy teeth and gums. Problems happen when people overuse whitening strips, try DIY teeth whitening hacks like charcoal or lemons, or whiten when they a

all jokes aside the ocean and vacation have healing powers for my mental health #dentalhygienist #dentaloffice #dentistry

spit happens hahaha this makes me think of IF SALIVA WERE RED iykyk #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentistry

SMH!!! but honestly at least she feels comfortable with us! #dentist #dentalassistant #dentaloffice

this was terrifying hopefully I won’t need a root canal from this trauma lol UGHHH #dentalhygienist

if you work in healthcare… that first day back after an incredible vacation is HARDDDD lol but all jokes aside — I really am trying to focus on being THANKFUL for being ABLE to go on the vacation at all! soaking it in 🙏 #dentalhygienist #lakecomo #vacation

what am I getting myself into starting this show? the dental refences so far are solid though lol #sixfeetunder #dentalhygienist #dentistry

dental hygienist pet peeves… said with love! plzz show up on time or else we’re going to behind all day for the rest of our patients! #dentalhygienist #dentistpetpeeves #dentaltips #oralhealth

When should kids start using fluoride toothpaste? As soon as the first tooth erupts! For children under 3, use a rice-sized smear of fluoride toothpaste. For ages 3 and up, use a pea-sized amount. For information about fluoride, type the words “fluoride myths teeth talk” into the YouTube search

ergonomics, who?! send help! #dentalhygienist #rdh #dentist

I know you’re never supposed to assume but what if your patient’s older kid just told you that they are going to have a new baby sister soon hmmmmm COMMUNICATION FIX: cleary say “oh your child just said they are going to have a new baby sister is that true?” #dentalhygienist #rdh #dental

the mega session was my superbowl halftime show! hahaha I know I keep joking and saying that but I truly feel like it was! I’m SO thankful it happened! thank you to alex & zach for the countless hours it took creating this presentation with me & revising it throughout the years! and to my whole

dental hygienist pet peeves… said with love! plzz consider taking off your baseball hat during your cleaning! keeping it on makes the appointment harder than it needs to be! but this isn’t that serious of course! just a fun vidddd with thoughtsssss 🧢💭 #dentalhygienist #dentistpetpeeves #den

would you do it? #dentalcleaning #teethcleaning #dentist

Think you’re brushing every surface of your teeth? As a dental hygienist, I see the same missed brushing spots over and over, especially the tongue side of the lower front teeth, the inside of the premolars, the cheek side of the upper back teeth, the gumline, and the very back molars. Soooo that’s

I love a theme and there’s QUITE A FEW theme parties & networking events at RDH UOR each year so I try to attend all of them because IT’S FUN to celebrate being a dental hygienist! also I presented a ✨MEGA SESSION✨ for the first time ever! so much to be thankful for this summer 🦷🙏! #rdhuor2026