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Posted: May 23, 2025
Read more »What is the Financial Worth of Each Operatory?
Every operatory in a dental practice represents a significant source of revenue. Based on minimum daily production estimates:
- A hygiene operatory generates at least $1,800 per day.
- A DDS operatory generates at least $3,000 per day.
Beyond direct production, every operatory also carries associated labour costs. In this analysis, we account for:
- Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) @ $400 per day
- Certified Dental Assistants (CDA) @ $200 per day
- Administrative staff (Admin) @ $200 per day
This basic model does not include:
- Percentages paid to associate dentists
- Salaries for office managers
- Additional costs for percentages paid to specialists
Understanding the True Cost of Non-Compliance
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Posted: April 21, 2025
Read more »Denture stomatitis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide who wear dentures. This condition is characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth, particularly under the denture. If left untreated, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and even infection. In this blog, we'll explore the causes of denture stomatitis, how to prevent it, and provide tips on how to properly care for and maintain your dentures.
What is Denture Stomatitis?
Denture stomatitis is a condition that occurs when the mucous membranes in the mouth become irritated and inflamed due to the presence of dentures. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
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Posted: April 04, 2025
Read more »April 4 to 10 is our week, fellow RDHs! National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™) is a time to reflect on how far we've come as a profession, celebrate our contributions to oral health, and continue advocating for a future where everyone has access to preventive care. We are the unsung heroes of dentistry, bridging the gaps in healthcare, fostering trust with our clients, and standing at the forefront of prevention.
Our Journey: From Auxiliary to Independent Healthcare Providers
Did you know that dental hygiene as a profession started in 1913 with Dr. Alfred Fones training Irene Newman in Connecticut? His vision was clear: rather than just treating disease, we would prevent it. That vision remains at the core of what we do today.
For decades, RDHs were restricted to working under strict supervision, but as research reinforced the connection between oral and systemic health, our role expanded. And now? We are essential members of the healthcare team. We've earned our
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Posted: March 14, 2025Categories: Professional
Read more »As dental professionals have implemented the 2018 AAP periodontal classification of staging and grading there is still some confusion as to some of the rules of what counts and what does not count. One of the ways to make sense of the ‘rules’ is to ask the question Papapanou et al. (2018) pose in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, “How do we define a patient as a periodontal patient?” (p. 168). Answering this question clarifies the rules of staging and grading, including the need to capture true interdental CAL’s, the requirement for a matching CAL site, searching for the highest CAL’s, why adjacent CAL doesn’t count, when buccal and lingual CAL can be considered, and how periodontitis distribution is assessed across the entire mouth rather than assigning generalized or localized labels to specific stages.
To answer this question, we must consider how we have traditionally approached it and not ask "Does the patient have perio?" instead "How do we define a patient as