Turning Over New Stones
Inside Dental Hygiene offers essential insights on preventive care, patient education, and the latest hygiene techniques, with articles, videos, and expert guidance.
October 1, 2023
Volume 0, Issue 0, October 2023
Page(s): p. 2
This month's cover story almost did not happen. When the Inside Dental Hygiene and Inside Dental Technology teams were approached about exploring the potential benefits of improving communication and collaboration between dental hygienists and dental laboratory technicians, the first few people we spoke to were hesitant. Not only was there very little existing collaboration of which to speak, but there also was skepticism about whether it even mattered; was there even any potential impact?
Realistically, a seismic shift in attitudes is unlikely. What the dental professionals we spoke to suggest most is simply opening the lines of communication. One short conversation yielding one new piece of knowledge can go a long way and impact many different patients, and the way to find those new pieces of knowledge is keeping an open mind. You never know when a topic you thought wouldn't have led anywhere will become useful after all.
India R. Chance,BSDH, RDH, CDIPC
Maria L. Geisinger, DDS
Lory Laughter, RDH, MS
Ashley Leavitt, RDH
Sherri Lukes, RDH, MS, FAADH
Jill Meyer-Lippert, RDH
Tricia Osuna, RDH, BSDH, FAADH
Stephanie Pajot, RDH
Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH
Joy D. Void-Holmes, RDH, BSDH, DHSC
